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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.99, 4,028.57 and 954.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.99, 4,028.57 and 954.83 is: 1,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.99 : 4,028.57 = 954.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.99/4,028.57 = 954.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.99x = 4,028.57 × 954.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.99x = 3,846,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,594.72/2,684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.63

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