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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.17, 4,358.26 and 957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.17, 4,358.26 and 957.90 is: 1,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.17 : 4,358.26 = 957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.17/4,358.26 = 957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.17x = 4,358.26 × 957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.17x = 4,174,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,777.25/2,906.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.52

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