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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.88, 4,356.24 and 955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.88, 4,356.24 and 955.89 is: 1,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.88 : 4,356.24 = 955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.88/4,356.24 = 955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.88x = 4,356.24 × 955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.88x = 4,164,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,086.25/2,903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.97

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