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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.64, 4,061.54 and 953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.64, 4,061.54 and 953.30 is: 1,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.64 : 4,061.54 = 953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.64/4,061.54 = 953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.64x = 4,061.54 × 953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.64x = 3,871,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,878.62/2,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.45

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