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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.68, 4,428.74 and 1,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.68, 4,428.74 and 1,104.64 is: 1,655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.68 : 4,428.74 = 1,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.68/4,428.74 = 1,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.68x = 4,428.74 × 1,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.68x = 4,892,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,155.04/2,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.73

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