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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.93, 3,618.45 and 954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.93, 3,618.45 and 954.10 is: 1,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.93 : 3,618.45 = 954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.93/3,618.45 = 954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.93x = 3,618.45 × 954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.93x = 3,452,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,363.15/2,413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.18

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