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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.98, 4,207.83 and 955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.98, 4,207.83 and 955.59 is: 1,433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.98 : 4,207.83 = 955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.98/4,207.83 = 955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.98x = 4,207.83 × 955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.98x = 4,020,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,955.49/2,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.51

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