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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.30, 4,357.10 and 956.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.30, 4,357.10 and 956.37 is: 1,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.30 : 4,357.10 = 956.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.30/4,357.10 = 956.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.30x = 4,357.10 × 956.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.30x = 4,166,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,994.95/2,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.77

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