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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.40, 4,353.48 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.40, 4,353.48 and 955.44 is: 1,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.40 : 4,353.48 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.40/4,353.48 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.40x = 4,353.48 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.40x = 4,159,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,488.93/2,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.63

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