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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.80, 4,205.82 and 954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.80, 4,205.82 and 954.84 is: 1,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.80 : 4,205.82 = 954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.80/4,205.82 = 954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.80x = 4,205.82 × 954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.80x = 4,015,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,885.17/2,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.30

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