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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.02, 4,205.64 and 954.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.02, 4,205.64 and 954.87 is: 1,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.02 : 4,205.64 = 954.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.02/4,205.64 = 954.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.02x = 4,205.64 × 954.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.02x = 4,015,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,839.47/2,804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.17

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