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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.93, 4,432.38 and 763.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.93, 4,432.38 and 763.47 is: 1,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.93 : 4,432.38 = 763.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.93/4,432.38 = 763.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.93x = 4,432.38 × 763.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.93x = 3,383,989.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,989.16/2,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.20

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