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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.80, 4,357.65 and 956.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.80, 4,357.65 and 956.39 is: 1,434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.80 : 4,357.65 = 956.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.80/4,357.65 = 956.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.80x = 4,357.65 × 956.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.80x = 4,167,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,612.88/2,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.73

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