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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.44, 3,330.75 and 953.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.44, 3,330.75 and 953.46 is: 1,429.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.44 : 3,330.75 = 953.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.44/3,330.75 = 953.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.44x = 3,330.75 × 953.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.44x = 3,175,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,736.90/2,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.58

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