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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.92, 4,207.68 and 956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.92, 4,207.68 and 956.20 is: 1,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.92 : 4,207.68 = 956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.92/4,207.68 = 956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.92x = 4,207.68 × 956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.92x = 4,023,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,383.62/2,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.40

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