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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.82, 4,355.94 and 956.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.82, 4,355.94 and 956.32 is: 1,434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.82 : 4,355.94 = 956.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.82/4,355.94 = 956.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.82x = 4,355.94 × 956.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.82x = 4,165,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,672.54/2,903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.55

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