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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.42, 3,381.32 and 956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.42, 3,381.32 and 956.19 is: 1,434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.42 : 3,381.32 = 956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.42/3,381.32 = 956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.42x = 3,381.32 × 956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.42x = 3,233,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,184.37/2,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.15

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