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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.47, 4,207.07 and 955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.47, 4,207.07 and 955.09 is: 1,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.47 : 4,207.07 = 955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.47/4,207.07 = 955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.47x = 4,207.07 × 955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.47x = 4,018,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,138.13/2,804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.76

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