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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.88, 4,359.23 and 957.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.88, 4,359.23 and 957.63 is: 1,436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.88 : 4,359.23 = 957.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.88/4,359.23 = 957.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.88x = 4,359.23 × 957.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.88x = 4,174,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,524.64/2,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.58

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