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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.80, 3,164.48 and 954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.80, 3,164.48 and 954.56 is: 1,432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.80 : 3,164.48 = 954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.80/3,164.48 = 954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.80x = 3,164.48 × 954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.80x = 3,020,686.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,686.03/2,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.42

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