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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.72, 4,356.59 and 956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.72, 4,356.59 and 956.07 is: 1,434.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.72 : 4,356.59 = 956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.72/4,356.59 = 956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.72x = 4,356.59 × 956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.72x = 4,165,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,200.22/2,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.44

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