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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.47, 3,929.43 and 954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.47, 3,929.43 and 954.54 is: 1,431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.47 : 3,929.43 = 954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.47/3,929.43 = 954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.47x = 3,929.43 × 954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.47x = 3,750,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,798.11/2,620.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.35

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