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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.30, 4,354.11 and 954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.30, 4,354.11 and 954.39 is: 1,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.30 : 4,354.11 = 954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.30/4,354.11 = 954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.30x = 4,354.11 × 954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.30x = 4,155,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,519.04/2,902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.80

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