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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.10, 4,361.10 and 958.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.10, 4,361.10 and 958.78 is: 1,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.10 : 4,361.10 = 958.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.10/4,361.10 = 958.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.10x = 4,361.10 × 958.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.10x = 4,181,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,335.46/2,907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.32

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