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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.18, 4,359.75 and 958.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.18, 4,359.75 and 958.86 is: 1,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.18 : 4,359.75 = 958.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.18/4,359.75 = 958.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.18x = 4,359.75 × 958.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.18x = 4,180,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,389.89/2,907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.95

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