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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.36, 4,431.72 and 763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.36, 4,431.72 and 763.16 is: 1,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.36 : 4,431.72 = 763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.36/4,431.72 = 763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.36x = 4,431.72 × 763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.36x = 3,382,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,111.44/2,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.79

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