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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.90, 4,432.34 and 763.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.90, 4,432.34 and 763.45 is: 1,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.90 : 4,432.34 = 763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.90/4,432.34 = 763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.90x = 4,432.34 × 763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.90x = 3,383,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,885.73/2,954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.18

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