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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.40, 4,356.60 and 956.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.40, 4,356.60 and 956.17 is: 1,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.40 : 4,356.60 = 956.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.40/4,356.60 = 956.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.40x = 4,356.60 × 956.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.40x = 4,165,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,650.22/2,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.26

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