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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.34, 4,355.28 and 955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.34, 4,355.28 and 955.56 is: 1,433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.34 : 4,355.28 = 955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.34/4,355.28 = 955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.34x = 4,355.28 × 955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.34x = 4,161,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,731.36/2,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.43

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