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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.03, 4,356.35 and 956.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.03, 4,356.35 and 956.38 is: 1,434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.03 : 4,356.35 = 956.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.03/4,356.35 = 956.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.03x = 4,356.35 × 956.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.03x = 4,166,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,326.01/2,904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.67

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