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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.94, 4,432.98 and 1,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.94, 4,432.98 and 1,860.66 is: 2,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.94 : 4,432.98 = 1,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.94/4,432.98 = 1,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.94x = 4,432.98 × 1,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.94x = 8,248,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,268.57/2,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.35

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