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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.79, 4,357.38 and 957.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.79, 4,357.38 and 957.01 is: 1,435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.79 : 4,357.38 = 957.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.79/4,357.38 = 957.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.79x = 4,357.38 × 957.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.79x = 4,170,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,056.23/2,904.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.58

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