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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.36, 4,429.92 and 1,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.36, 4,429.92 and 1,393.40 is: 2,089.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.36 : 4,429.92 = 1,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.36/4,429.92 = 1,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.36x = 4,429.92 × 1,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.36x = 6,172,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,650.53/2,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.34

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