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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.84, 4,026.33 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.84, 4,026.33 and 954.06 is: 1,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.84 : 4,026.33 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.84/4,026.33 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.84x = 4,026.33 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.84x = 3,841,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,360.40/2,685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.23

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