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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.56, 4,357.48 and 956.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.56, 4,357.48 and 956.68 is: 1,435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.56 : 4,357.48 = 956.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.56/4,357.48 = 956.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.56x = 4,357.48 × 956.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.56x = 4,168,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,713.97/2,904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.23

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