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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.95, 4,209.38 and 956.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.95, 4,209.38 and 956.88 is: 1,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.95 : 4,209.38 = 956.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.95/4,209.38 = 956.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.95x = 4,209.38 × 956.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.95x = 4,027,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,871.53/2,805.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.48

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