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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.90, 4,207.35 and 955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.90, 4,207.35 and 955.40 is: 1,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.90 : 4,207.35 = 955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.90/4,207.35 = 955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.90x = 4,207.35 × 955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.90x = 4,019,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,702.19/2,804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.10

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