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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.72, 3,382.10 and 955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.72, 3,382.10 and 955.28 is: 1,432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.72 : 3,382.10 = 955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.72/3,382.10 = 955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.72x = 3,382.10 × 955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.72x = 3,230,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,852.49/2,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.93

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