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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.02, 4,356.09 and 955.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.02, 4,356.09 and 955.98 is: 1,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.02 : 4,356.09 = 955.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.02/4,356.09 = 955.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.02x = 4,356.09 × 955.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.02x = 4,164,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,334.92/2,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.50

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