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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.50, 3,383.13 and 955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.50, 3,383.13 and 955.97 is: 1,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.50 : 3,383.13 = 955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.50/3,383.13 = 955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.50x = 3,383.13 × 955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.50x = 3,234,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,170.14/2,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.54

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