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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.16, 4,431.22 and 762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.16, 4,431.22 and 762.88 is: 1,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.16 : 4,431.22 = 762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.16/4,431.22 = 762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.16x = 4,431.22 × 762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.16x = 3,380,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,489.11/2,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.31

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