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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.01, 3,381.50 and 955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.01, 3,381.50 and 955.45 is: 1,433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.01 : 3,381.50 = 955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.01/3,381.50 = 955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.01x = 3,381.50 × 955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.01x = 3,230,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,849.40/2,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.38

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