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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.91, 3,650.60 and 953.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.91, 3,650.60 and 953.11 is: 1,429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.91 : 3,650.60 = 953.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.91/3,650.60 = 953.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.91x = 3,650.60 × 953.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.91x = 3,479,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,418.60/2,433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.56

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