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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.80, 4,207.32 and 955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.80, 4,207.32 and 955.84 is: 1,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.80 : 4,207.32 = 955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.80/4,207.32 = 955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.80x = 4,207.32 × 955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.80x = 4,021,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,524.75/2,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.80

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