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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.52, 3,622.32 and 953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.52, 3,622.32 and 953.82 is: 1,430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.52 : 3,622.32 = 953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.52/3,622.32 = 953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.52x = 3,622.32 × 953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.52x = 3,455,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,041.26/2,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.94

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