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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.31, 4,206.85 and 954.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.31, 4,206.85 and 954.93 is: 1,432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.31 : 4,206.85 = 954.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.31/4,206.85 = 954.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.31x = 4,206.85 × 954.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.31x = 4,017,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,247.27/2,804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.53

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