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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.44, 4,430.94 and 1,857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.44, 4,430.94 and 1,857.16 is: 2,785.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.44 : 4,430.94 = 1,857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.44/4,430.94 = 1,857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.44x = 4,430.94 × 1,857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.44x = 8,228,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,964.53/2,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.29

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