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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.32, 4,352.48 and 954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.32, 4,352.48 and 954.08 is: 1,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.32 : 4,352.48 = 954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.32/4,352.48 = 954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.32x = 4,352.48 × 954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.32x = 4,152,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,614.12/2,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.79

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