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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.36, 4,358.34 and 959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.36, 4,358.34 and 959.13 is: 1,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.36 : 4,358.34 = 959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.36/4,358.34 = 959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.36x = 4,358.34 × 959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.36x = 4,180,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,214.64/2,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.80

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