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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.88, 3,623.19 and 953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.88, 3,623.19 and 953.22 is: 1,430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.88 : 3,623.19 = 953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.88/3,623.19 = 953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.88x = 3,623.19 × 953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.88x = 3,453,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,697.17/2,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.17

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