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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.82, 4,358.12 and 957.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.82, 4,358.12 and 957.56 is: 1,436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.82 : 4,358.12 = 957.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.82/4,358.12 = 957.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.82x = 4,358.12 × 957.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.82x = 4,173,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,167.49/2,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.14

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