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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.32, 4,353.90 and 955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.32, 4,353.90 and 955 is: 1,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.32 : 4,353.90 = 955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.32/4,353.90 = 955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.32x = 4,353.90 × 955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.32x = 4,157,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,974.50/2,903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.14

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