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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.03, 3,895.05 and 953.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.03, 3,895.05 and 953.71 is: 1,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.03 : 3,895.05 = 953.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.03/3,895.05 = 953.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.03x = 3,895.05 × 953.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.03x = 3,714,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,748.14/2,596.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.93

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