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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.04, 4,207.92 and 955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.04, 4,207.92 and 955.66 is: 1,433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.04 : 4,207.92 = 955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.04/4,207.92 = 955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.04x = 4,207.92 × 955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.04x = 4,021,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,340.83/2,805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.61

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