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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.37, 3,801.69 and 953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.37, 3,801.69 and 953.07 is: 1,429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.37 : 3,801.69 = 953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.37/3,801.69 = 953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.37x = 3,801.69 × 953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.37x = 3,623,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,276.69/2,534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.66

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