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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.54, 4,418.31 and 754.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.54, 4,418.31 and 754.27 is: 1,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.54 : 4,418.31 = 754.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.54/4,418.31 = 754.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.54x = 4,418.31 × 754.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.54x = 3,332,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,598.68/2,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.41

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