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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.64, 4,206.39 and 956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.64, 4,206.39 and 956.26 is: 1,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.64 : 4,206.39 = 956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.64/4,206.39 = 956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.64x = 4,206.39 × 956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.64x = 4,022,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,402.50/2,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.68

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