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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.94, 4,355.02 and 954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.94, 4,355.02 and 954.99 is: 1,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.94 : 4,355.02 = 954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.94/4,355.02 = 954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.94x = 4,355.02 × 954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.94x = 4,158,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,996.37/2,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.68

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