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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.38, 4,431.56 and 763.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.38, 4,431.56 and 763.10 is: 1,144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.38 : 4,431.56 = 763.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.38/4,431.56 = 763.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.38x = 4,431.56 × 763.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.38x = 3,381,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,743.30/2,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.65

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