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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.66, 4,434.68 and 1,860.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.66, 4,434.68 and 1,860.98 is: 2,793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.66 : 4,434.68 = 1,860.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.66/4,434.68 = 1,860.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.66x = 4,434.68 × 1,860.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.66x = 8,252,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,819.31/2,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.16

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