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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.08, 4,355.16 and 956.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.08, 4,355.16 and 956.64 is: 1,435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.08 : 4,355.16 = 956.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.08/4,355.16 = 956.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.08x = 4,355.16 × 956.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.08x = 4,166,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,320.26/2,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.14

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