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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.87, 3,381.68 and 955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.87, 3,381.68 and 955.45 is: 1,432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.87 : 3,381.68 = 955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.87/3,381.68 = 955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.87x = 3,381.68 × 955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.87x = 3,231,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,021.38/2,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.91

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