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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.91, 2,160.02 and 953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.91, 2,160.02 and 953.48 is: 1,428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.91 : 2,160.02 = 953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.91/2,160.02 = 953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.91x = 2,160.02 × 953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.91x = 2,059,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,531.10/1,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.34

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