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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.12, 4,028.16 and 953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.12, 4,028.16 and 953.28 is: 1,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.12 : 4,028.16 = 953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.12/4,028.16 = 953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.12x = 4,028.16 × 953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.12x = 3,839,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,964.36/2,685.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.09

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