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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.95, 2,817.33 and 954.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.95, 2,817.33 and 954.01 is: 1,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.95 : 2,817.33 = 954.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.95/2,817.33 = 954.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.95x = 2,817.33 × 954.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.95x = 2,687,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,760.99/1,877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.22

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