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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.31, 4,430.79 and 2,463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.31, 4,430.79 and 2,463.86 is: 3,695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.31 : 4,430.79 = 2,463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.31/4,430.79 = 2,463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.31x = 4,430.79 × 2,463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.31x = 10,916,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916,824.10/2,954.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.22

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