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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.61, 3,769.84 and 953.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.61, 3,769.84 and 953.79 is: 1,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.61 : 3,769.84 = 953.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.61/3,769.84 = 953.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.61x = 3,769.84 × 953.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.61x = 3,595,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,622.75/2,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.46

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