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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.26, 4,358.38 and 957.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.26, 4,358.38 and 957.02 is: 1,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.26 : 4,358.38 = 957.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.26/4,358.38 = 957.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.26x = 4,358.38 × 957.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.26x = 4,171,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,056.83/2,905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.69

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