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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.72, 4,430.52 and 1,310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.72, 4,430.52 and 1,310.55 is: 1,965.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.72 : 4,430.52 = 1,310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.72/4,430.52 = 1,310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.72x = 4,430.52 × 1,310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.72x = 5,806,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,417.99/2,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.13

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