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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.68, 4,357.16 and 956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.68, 4,357.16 and 956.84 is: 1,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.68 : 4,357.16 = 956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.68/4,357.16 = 956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.68x = 4,357.16 × 956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.68x = 4,169,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,104.97/2,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.31

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