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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.65, 4,084.59 and 1,965.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.65, 4,084.59 and 1,965.27 is: 2,713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.65 : 4,084.59 = 1,965.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.65/4,084.59 = 1,965.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.65x = 4,084.59 × 1,965.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.65x = 8,027,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,027,322.19/2,958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.18

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