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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.41, 4,354.29 and 954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.41, 4,354.29 and 954.63 is: 1,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.41 : 4,354.29 = 954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.41/4,354.29 = 954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.41x = 4,354.29 × 954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.41x = 4,156,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,735.86/2,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.17

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