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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.16, 3,894.92 and 954.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.16, 3,894.92 and 954.33 is: 1,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.16 : 3,894.92 = 954.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.16/3,894.92 = 954.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.16x = 3,894.92 × 954.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.16x = 3,717,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,039.00/2,598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.64

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