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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.35, 4,204.99 and 955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.35, 4,204.99 and 955.76 is: 1,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.35 : 4,204.99 = 955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.35/4,204.99 = 955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.35x = 4,204.99 × 955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.35x = 4,018,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,936.04/2,803.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.62

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