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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.28, 4,353.46 and 954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.28, 4,353.46 and 954.68 is: 1,432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.28 : 4,353.46 = 954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.28/4,353.46 = 954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.28x = 4,353.46 × 954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.28x = 4,156,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,161.19/2,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.03

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