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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.74, 4,354.05 and 954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.74, 4,354.05 and 954.96 is: 1,432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.74 : 4,354.05 = 954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.74/4,354.05 = 954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.74x = 4,354.05 × 954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.74x = 4,157,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,930.84/2,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.42

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