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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.54, 3,894.30 and 953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.54, 3,894.30 and 953.22 is: 1,430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.54 : 3,894.30 = 953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.54/3,894.30 = 953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.54x = 3,894.30 × 953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.54x = 3,712,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,124.65/2,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.19

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