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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.37, 4,064.63 and 954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.37, 4,064.63 and 954.42 is: 1,431.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.37 : 4,064.63 = 954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.37/4,064.63 = 954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.37x = 4,064.63 × 954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.37x = 3,879,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,366.67/2,709.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.83

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