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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.88, 4,353.50 and 954.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.88, 4,353.50 and 954.01 is: 1,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.88 : 4,353.50 = 954.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.88/4,353.50 = 954.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.88x = 4,353.50 × 954.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.88x = 4,153,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,282.54/2,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.24

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