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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.01, 4,398.40 and 958.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.01, 4,398.40 and 958.17 is: 1,436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.01 : 4,398.40 = 958.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.01/4,398.40 = 958.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.01x = 4,398.40 × 958.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.01x = 4,214,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,414.93/2,933.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.89

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