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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.29, 3,072.34 and 953.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.29, 3,072.34 and 953.51 is: 1,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.29 : 3,072.34 = 953.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.29/3,072.34 = 953.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.29x = 3,072.34 × 953.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.29x = 2,929,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,512.21/2,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.52

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