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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.50, 4,354.06 and 955.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.50, 4,354.06 and 955.06 is: 1,432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.50 : 4,354.06 = 955.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.50/4,354.06 = 955.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.50x = 4,354.06 × 955.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.50x = 4,158,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,388.54/2,902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.69

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