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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.49, 4,354.34 and 954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.49, 4,354.34 and 954.44 is: 1,431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.49 : 4,354.34 = 954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.49/4,354.34 = 954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.49x = 4,354.34 × 954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.49x = 4,155,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,956.27/2,902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.86

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