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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.36, 4,431.49 and 763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.36, 4,431.49 and 763.08 is: 1,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.36 : 4,431.49 = 763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.36/4,431.49 = 763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.36x = 4,431.49 × 763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.36x = 3,381,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,581.39/2,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.61

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