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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.64, 4,431.90 and 902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.64, 4,431.90 and 902.64 is: 1,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.64 : 4,431.90 = 902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.64/4,431.90 = 902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.64x = 4,431.90 × 902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.64x = 4,000,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,410.22/2,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.94

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