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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.04, 4,028.10 and 953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.04, 4,028.10 and 953.80 is: 1,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.04 : 4,028.10 = 953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.04/4,028.10 = 953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.04x = 4,028.10 × 953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.04x = 3,842,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,001.78/2,685.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.89

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