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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.16, 4,355.52 and 956.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.16, 4,355.52 and 956.32 is: 1,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.16 : 4,355.52 = 956.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.16/4,355.52 = 956.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.16x = 4,355.52 × 956.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.16x = 4,165,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,270.89/2,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.24

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