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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.23, 4,434.83 and 903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.23, 4,434.83 and 903.75 is: 1,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.23 : 4,434.83 = 903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.23/4,434.83 = 903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.23x = 4,434.83 × 903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.23x = 4,007,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,973.09/2,956.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.77

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