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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.20, 4,359.06 and 957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.20, 4,359.06 and 957.88 is: 1,436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.20 : 4,359.06 = 957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.20/4,359.06 = 957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.20x = 4,359.06 × 957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.20x = 4,175,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,456.39/2,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.74

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