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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.02, 4,358.21 and 957.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.02, 4,358.21 and 957.15 is: 1,435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.02 : 4,358.21 = 957.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.02/4,358.21 = 957.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.02x = 4,358.21 × 957.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.02x = 4,171,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,460.70/2,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.95

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