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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.02, 4,062.06 and 953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.02, 4,062.06 and 953.07 is: 1,429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.02 : 4,062.06 = 953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.02/4,062.06 = 953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.02x = 4,062.06 × 953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.02x = 3,871,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,435.30/2,708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.62

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