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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.92, 4,434 and 1,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.92, 4,434 and 1,107.32 is: 1,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.92 : 4,434 = 1,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.92/4,434 = 1,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.92x = 4,434 × 1,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.92x = 4,909,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,856.88/2,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.59

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