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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.68, 4,205.88 and 955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.68, 4,205.88 and 955.32 is: 1,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.68 : 4,205.88 = 955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.68/4,205.88 = 955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.68x = 4,205.88 × 955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.68x = 4,017,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,961.28/2,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.10

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