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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.03, 4,353.35 and 954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.03, 4,353.35 and 954.38 is: 1,431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.03 : 4,353.35 = 954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.03/4,353.35 = 954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.03x = 4,353.35 × 954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.03x = 4,154,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,756.28/2,902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.67

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