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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.48, 4,361.31 and 959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.48, 4,361.31 and 959.84 is: 1,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.48 : 4,361.31 = 959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.48/4,361.31 = 959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.48x = 4,361.31 × 959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.48x = 4,186,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,137.98/2,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.78

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