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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.42, 4,558.98 and 959.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.42, 4,558.98 and 959.86 is: 1,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.42 : 4,558.98 = 959.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.42/4,558.98 = 959.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.42x = 4,558.98 × 959.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.42x = 4,375,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,982.54/3,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.27

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