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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.10, 4,203.99 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.10, 4,203.99 and 954.06 is: 1,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.10 : 4,203.99 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.10/4,203.99 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.10x = 4,203.99 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.10x = 4,010,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,858.70/2,804.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.36

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