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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.95, 4,942.68 and 954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.95, 4,942.68 and 954.99 is: 1,432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.95 : 4,942.68 = 954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.95/4,942.68 = 954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.95x = 4,942.68 × 954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.95x = 4,720,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,209.97/3,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.56

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