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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.52, 4,027.02 and 953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.52, 4,027.02 and 953.68 is: 1,430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.52 : 4,027.02 = 953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.52/4,027.02 = 953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.52x = 4,027.02 × 953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.52x = 3,840,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,488.43/2,685.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.07

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