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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.48, 4,357.13 and 956.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.48, 4,357.13 and 956.43 is: 1,434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.48 : 4,357.13 = 956.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.48/4,357.13 = 956.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.48x = 4,357.13 × 956.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.48x = 4,167,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,285.06/2,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.78

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