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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.60, 4,429.50 and 1,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.60, 4,429.50 and 1,105.44 is: 1,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.60 : 4,429.50 = 1,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.60/4,429.50 = 1,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.60x = 4,429.50 × 1,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.60x = 4,896,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,546.48/2,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.26

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