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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.10, 4,398.72 and 958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.10, 4,398.72 and 958.28 is: 1,437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.10 : 4,398.72 = 958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.10/4,398.72 = 958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.10x = 4,398.72 × 958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.10x = 4,215,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,205.40/2,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.61

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