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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.08, 4,358.70 and 957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.08, 4,358.70 and 957.30 is: 1,436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.08 : 4,358.70 = 957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.08/4,358.70 = 957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.08x = 4,358.70 × 957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.08x = 4,172,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,583.51/2,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.31

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