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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.70, 4,064.08 and 953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.70, 4,064.08 and 953.88 is: 1,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.70 : 4,064.08 = 953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.70/4,064.08 = 953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.70x = 4,064.08 × 953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.70x = 3,876,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,644.63/2,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.18

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