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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.05, 4,356.72 and 956.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.05, 4,356.72 and 956.12 is: 1,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.05 : 4,356.72 = 956.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.05/4,356.72 = 956.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.05x = 4,356.72 × 956.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.05x = 4,165,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,547.13/2,904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.39

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