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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.29, 4,358.13 and 957.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.29, 4,358.13 and 957.51 is: 1,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.29 : 4,358.13 = 957.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.29/4,358.13 = 957.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.29x = 4,358.13 × 957.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.29x = 4,172,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,953.06/2,905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.33

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