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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.11, 4,209.17 and 956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.11, 4,209.17 and 956.30 is: 1,434.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.11 : 4,209.17 = 956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.11/4,209.17 = 956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.11x = 4,209.17 × 956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.11x = 4,025,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,203.44/2,806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.44

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