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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.66, 3,895.67 and 953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.66, 3,895.67 and 953.22 is: 1,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.66 : 3,895.67 = 953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.66/3,895.67 = 953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.66x = 3,895.67 × 953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.66x = 3,713,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,432.94/2,596.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.08

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