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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.54, 3,512.28 and 954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.54, 3,512.28 and 954.55 is: 1,431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.54 : 3,512.28 = 954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.54/3,512.28 = 954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.54x = 3,512.28 × 954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.54x = 3,352,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,629.31/2,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.81

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