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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.16, 4,352.52 and 954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.16, 4,352.52 and 954.32 is: 1,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.16 : 4,352.52 = 954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.16/4,352.52 = 954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.16x = 4,352.52 × 954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.16x = 4,153,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,696.89/2,902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.24

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