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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.04, 4,209.42 and 956.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.04, 4,209.42 and 956.66 is: 1,435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.04 : 4,209.42 = 956.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.04/4,209.42 = 956.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.04x = 4,209.42 × 956.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.04x = 4,026,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,983.74/2,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.11

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