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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.26, 4,516.10 and 958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.26, 4,516.10 and 958.26 is: 1,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.26 : 4,516.10 = 958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.26/4,516.10 = 958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.26x = 4,516.10 × 958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.26x = 4,327,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,597.99/3,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.62

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