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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.28, 4,141.86 and 1,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.28, 4,141.86 and 1,954.44 is: 2,696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.28 : 4,141.86 = 1,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.28/4,141.86 = 1,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.28x = 4,141.86 × 1,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.28x = 8,095,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,016.86/3,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.29

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