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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.38, 4,244.67 and 955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.38, 4,244.67 and 955.90 is: 1,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.38 : 4,244.67 = 955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.38/4,244.67 = 955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.38x = 4,244.67 × 955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.38x = 4,057,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,485.36/2,830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.55

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