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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.56, 4,355.98 and 955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.56, 4,355.98 and 955.68 is: 1,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.56 : 4,355.98 = 955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.56/4,355.98 = 955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.56x = 4,355.98 × 955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.56x = 4,162,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,922.97/2,903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.73

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