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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.75, 4,207.62 and 956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.75, 4,207.62 and 956.06 is: 1,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.75 : 4,207.62 = 956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.75/4,207.62 = 956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.75x = 4,207.62 × 956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.75x = 4,022,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,737.18/2,804.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.26

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