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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.26, 4,065.74 and 954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.26, 4,065.74 and 954.84 is: 1,432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.26 : 4,065.74 = 954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.26/4,065.74 = 954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.26x = 4,065.74 × 954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.26x = 3,882,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,131.18/2,710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.38

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