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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.75, 4,206.58 and 955.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.75, 4,206.58 and 955.85 is: 1,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.75 : 4,206.58 = 955.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.75/4,206.58 = 955.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.75x = 4,206.58 × 955.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.75x = 4,020,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,859.49/2,804.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.59

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