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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.68, 3,621.40 and 953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.68, 3,621.40 and 953.84 is: 1,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.68 : 3,621.40 = 953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.68/3,621.40 = 953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.68x = 3,621.40 × 953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.68x = 3,454,236.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,236.18/2,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.52

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