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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.98, 4,204.48 and 954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.98, 4,204.48 and 954.30 is: 1,431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.98 : 4,204.48 = 954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.98/4,204.48 = 954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.98x = 4,204.48 × 954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.98x = 4,012,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,335.26/2,802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.45

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