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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.18, 4,361.31 and 959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.18, 4,361.31 and 959.94 is: 1,440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.18 : 4,361.31 = 959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.18/4,361.31 = 959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.18x = 4,361.31 × 959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.18x = 4,186,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,595.92/2,907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.09

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