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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.58, 4,205.37 and 954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.58, 4,205.37 and 954.96 is: 1,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.58 : 4,205.37 = 954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.58/4,205.37 = 954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.58x = 4,205.37 × 954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.58x = 4,015,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,960.14/2,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.93

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