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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.26, 4,206.42 and 955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.26, 4,206.42 and 955.41 is: 1,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.26 : 4,206.42 = 955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.26/4,206.42 = 955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.26x = 4,206.42 × 955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.26x = 4,018,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,855.73/2,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.13

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