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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.54, 4,429.32 and 1,393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.54, 4,429.32 and 1,393.64 is: 2,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.54 : 4,429.32 = 1,393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.54/4,429.32 = 1,393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.54x = 4,429.32 × 1,393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.54x = 6,172,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,877.52/2,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.29

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