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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.70, 4,435.05 and 904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.70, 4,435.05 and 904.70 is: 1,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.70 : 4,435.05 = 904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.70/4,435.05 = 904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.70x = 4,435.05 × 904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.70x = 4,012,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,389.74/2,956.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.05

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