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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.03, 4,206.96 and 956.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.03, 4,206.96 and 956.13 is: 1,434.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.03 : 4,206.96 = 956.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.03/4,206.96 = 956.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.03x = 4,206.96 × 956.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.03x = 4,022,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,400.66/2,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.00

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