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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.02, 4,208.64 and 956.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.02, 4,208.64 and 956.86 is: 1,435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.02 : 4,208.64 = 956.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.02/4,208.64 = 956.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.02x = 4,208.64 × 956.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.02x = 4,027,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,079.27/2,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.16

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