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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.38, 3,622.02 and 953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.38, 3,622.02 and 953.52 is: 1,429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.38 : 3,622.02 = 953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.38/3,622.02 = 953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.38x = 3,622.02 × 953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.38x = 3,453,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,668.51/2,416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.27

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