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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.30, 4,358.60 and 957.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.30, 4,358.60 and 957.37 is: 1,436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.30 : 4,358.60 = 957.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.30/4,358.60 = 957.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.30x = 4,358.60 × 957.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.30x = 4,172,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,792.88/2,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.27

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