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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.92, 4,208.28 and 957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.92, 4,208.28 and 957.21 is: 1,436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.92 : 4,208.28 = 957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.92/4,208.28 = 957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.92x = 4,208.28 × 957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.92x = 4,028,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,207.70/2,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.12

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