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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.02, 4,204.53 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.02, 4,204.53 and 954.06 is: 1,431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.02 : 4,204.53 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.02/4,204.53 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.02x = 4,204.53 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.02x = 4,011,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,373.89/2,803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.09

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