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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.96, 3,072.94 and 953.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.96, 3,072.94 and 953.09 is: 1,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.96 : 3,072.94 = 953.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.96/3,072.94 = 953.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.96x = 3,072.94 × 953.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.96x = 2,928,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,770.64/2,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.09

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