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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.80, 4,354.65 and 954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.80, 4,354.65 and 954.39 is: 1,431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.80 : 4,354.65 = 954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.80/4,354.65 = 954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.80x = 4,354.65 × 954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.80x = 4,156,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,034.41/2,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.73

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