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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.99, 3,621.93 and 953.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.99, 3,621.93 and 953.56 is: 1,430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.99 : 3,621.93 = 953.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.99/3,621.93 = 953.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.99x = 3,621.93 × 953.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.99x = 3,453,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,727.57/2,413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.71

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