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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.50, 3,162.75 and 954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.50, 3,162.75 and 954.25 is: 1,431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.50 : 3,162.75 = 954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.50/3,162.75 = 954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.50x = 3,162.75 × 954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.50x = 3,018,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,054.19/2,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.38

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