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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.83, 4,206.26 and 955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.83, 4,206.26 and 955.49 is: 1,432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.83 : 4,206.26 = 955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.83/4,206.26 = 955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.83x = 4,206.26 × 955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.83x = 4,019,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,020.72/2,804.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.89

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