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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.34, 3,406.50 and 954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.34, 3,406.50 and 954.44 is: 1,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.34 : 3,406.50 = 954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.34/3,406.50 = 954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.34x = 3,406.50 × 954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.34x = 3,251,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,299.86/2,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.08

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