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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.84, 4,431.78 and 763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.84, 4,431.78 and 763.50 is: 1,145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.84 : 4,431.78 = 763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.84/4,431.78 = 763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.84x = 4,431.78 × 763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.84x = 3,383,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,664.03/2,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.13

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