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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.81, 4,429.17 and 1,312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.81, 4,429.17 and 1,312.13 is: 1,966.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.81 : 4,429.17 = 1,312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.81/4,429.17 = 1,312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.81x = 4,429.17 × 1,312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.81x = 5,811,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,624.69/2,954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.84

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