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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.52, 4,431.76 and 902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.52, 4,431.76 and 902.52 is: 1,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.52 : 4,431.76 = 902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.52/4,431.76 = 902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.52x = 4,431.76 × 902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.52x = 3,999,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,752.04/2,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.77

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