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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.12, 4,208.48 and 956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.12, 4,208.48 and 956.04 is: 1,434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.12 : 4,208.48 = 956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.12/4,208.48 = 956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.12x = 4,208.48 × 956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.12x = 4,023,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,475.22/2,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.33

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