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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.16, 4,064.08 and 953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.16, 4,064.08 and 953.75 is: 1,430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.16 : 4,064.08 = 953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.16/4,064.08 = 953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.16x = 4,064.08 × 953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.16x = 3,876,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,116.30/2,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.74

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