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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.81, 3,403.26 and 954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.81, 3,403.26 and 954.42 is: 1,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.81 : 3,403.26 = 954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.81/3,403.26 = 954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.81x = 3,403.26 × 954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.81x = 3,248,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,139.41/2,269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.02

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