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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.80, 4,356.15 and 955.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.80, 4,356.15 and 955.39 is: 1,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.80 : 4,356.15 = 955.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.80/4,356.15 = 955.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.80x = 4,356.15 × 955.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.80x = 4,161,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,822.15/2,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.23

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