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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.26, 4,394.55 and 954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.26, 4,394.55 and 954.99 is: 1,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.26 : 4,394.55 = 954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.26/4,394.55 = 954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.26x = 4,394.55 × 954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.26x = 4,196,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,754.89/2,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.70

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