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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.99, 4,397.09 and 956.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.99, 4,397.09 and 956.81 is: 1,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.99 : 4,397.09 = 956.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.99/4,397.09 = 956.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.99x = 4,397.09 × 956.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.99x = 4,207,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,185.89/2,930.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.42

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