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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.16, 4,353.24 and 955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.16, 4,353.24 and 955.10 is: 1,432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.16 : 4,353.24 = 955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.16/4,353.24 = 955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.16x = 4,353.24 × 955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.16x = 4,157,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,779.52/2,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.16

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