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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.25, 4,207.93 and 957.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.25, 4,207.93 and 957.71 is: 1,435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.25 : 4,207.93 = 957.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.25/4,207.93 = 957.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.25x = 4,207.93 × 957.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.25x = 4,029,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,976.64/2,807.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.56

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