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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.39, 4,206.02 and 956.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.39, 4,206.02 and 956.01 is: 1,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.39 : 4,206.02 = 956.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.39/4,206.02 = 956.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.39x = 4,206.02 × 956.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.39x = 4,020,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,992.40/2,805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.31

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