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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.06, 4,354.70 and 955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.06, 4,354.70 and 955.42 is: 1,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.06 : 4,354.70 = 955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.06/4,354.70 = 955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.06x = 4,354.70 × 955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.06x = 4,160,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,567.47/2,903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.17

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