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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.40, 3,893.80 and 953.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.40, 3,893.80 and 953.58 is: 1,429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.40 : 3,893.80 = 953.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.40/3,893.80 = 953.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.40x = 3,893.80 × 953.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.40x = 3,713,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,049.80/2,597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.53

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