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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.36, 2,931.54 and 800.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.36, 2,931.54 and 800.14 is: 1,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.36 : 2,931.54 = 800.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.36/2,931.54 = 800.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.36x = 2,931.54 × 800.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.36x = 2,345,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,642.42/1,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.21

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