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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.24, 3,381.72 and 955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.24, 3,381.72 and 955.72 is: 1,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.24 : 3,381.72 = 955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.24/3,381.72 = 955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.24x = 3,381.72 × 955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.24x = 3,231,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,977.44/2,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.73

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