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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.90, 3,623.55 and 954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.90, 3,623.55 and 954.10 is: 1,431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.90 : 3,623.55 = 954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.90/3,623.55 = 954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.90x = 3,623.55 × 954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.90x = 3,457,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,229.06/2,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.62

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