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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.80, 4,353.36 and 954.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.80, 4,353.36 and 954.02 is: 1,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.80 : 4,353.36 = 954.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.80/4,353.36 = 954.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.80x = 4,353.36 × 954.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.80x = 4,153,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,203.39/2,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.25

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