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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.44, 3,767.52 and 953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.44, 3,767.52 and 953.20 is: 1,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.44 : 3,767.52 = 953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.44/3,767.52 = 953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.44x = 3,767.52 × 953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.44x = 3,591,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,200.06/2,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.80

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