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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.56, 2,818.34 and 954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.56, 2,818.34 and 954.54 is: 1,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.56 : 2,818.34 = 954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.56/2,818.34 = 954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.56x = 2,818.34 × 954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.56x = 2,690,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,218.26/1,879.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.30

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