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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.62, 4,356.95 and 956.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.62, 4,356.95 and 956.81 is: 1,435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.62 : 4,356.95 = 956.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.62/4,356.95 = 956.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.62x = 4,356.95 × 956.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.62x = 4,168,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,779.44/2,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.23

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