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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.32, 4,354.11 and 954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.32, 4,354.11 and 954.54 is: 1,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.32 : 4,354.11 = 954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.32/4,354.11 = 954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.32x = 4,354.11 × 954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.32x = 4,156,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,172.16/2,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.02

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