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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.40, 4,203.88 and 954.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.40, 4,203.88 and 954.01 is: 1,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.40 : 4,203.88 = 954.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.40/4,203.88 = 954.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.40x = 4,203.88 × 954.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.40x = 4,010,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,538.79/2,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.60

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