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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.82, 4,354.81 and 955.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.82, 4,354.81 and 955.57 is: 1,433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.82 : 4,354.81 = 955.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.82/4,354.81 = 955.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.82x = 4,354.81 × 955.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.82x = 4,161,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,325.79/2,903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.05

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