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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.84, 4,357.53 and 957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.84, 4,357.53 and 957.06 is: 1,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.84 : 4,357.53 = 957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.84/4,357.53 = 957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.84x = 4,357.53 × 957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.84x = 4,170,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,417.66/2,904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.68

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