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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.01, 4,396.91 and 957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.01, 4,396.91 and 957.17 is: 1,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.01 : 4,396.91 = 957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.01/4,396.91 = 957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.01x = 4,396.91 × 957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.01x = 4,208,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,596.55/2,932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.40

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