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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.46, 4,063.16 and 953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.46, 4,063.16 and 953.40 is: 1,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.46 : 4,063.16 = 953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.46/4,063.16 = 953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.46x = 4,063.16 × 953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.46x = 3,873,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,811.98/2,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.26

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