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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.56, 4,352.92 and 954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.56, 4,352.92 and 954.24 is: 1,431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.56 : 4,352.92 = 954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.56/4,352.92 = 954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.56x = 4,352.92 × 954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.56x = 4,153,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,730.38/2,902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.06

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