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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.14, 2,747.06 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.14, 2,747.06 and 954.06 is: 1,431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.14 : 2,747.06 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.14/2,747.06 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.14x = 2,747.06 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.14x = 2,620,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,860.06/1,831.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.27

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