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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.88, 3,162.22 and 954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.88, 3,162.22 and 954 is: 1,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.88 : 3,162.22 = 954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.88/3,162.22 = 954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.88x = 3,162.22 × 954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.88x = 3,016,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,757.88/2,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.50

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