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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.10, 4,207.07 and 956.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.10, 4,207.07 and 956.39 is: 1,434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.10 : 4,207.07 = 956.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.10/4,207.07 = 956.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.10x = 4,207.07 × 956.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.10x = 4,023,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,573.86/2,804.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.89

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