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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.29, 3,281.54 and 954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.29, 3,281.54 and 954.81 is: 1,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.29 : 3,281.54 = 954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.29/3,281.54 = 954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.29x = 3,281.54 × 954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.29x = 3,133,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,247.21/2,187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.48

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