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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.12, 4,207.14 and 957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.12, 4,207.14 and 957.24 is: 1,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.12 : 4,207.14 = 957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.12/4,207.14 = 957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.12x = 4,207.14 × 957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.12x = 4,027,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,242.69/2,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.68

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