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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.56, 4,358.98 and 957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.56, 4,358.98 and 957.68 is: 1,436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.56 : 4,358.98 = 957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.56/4,358.98 = 957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.56x = 4,358.98 × 957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.56x = 4,174,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,507.97/2,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.73

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