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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.26, 4,203.41 and 953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.26, 4,203.41 and 953.40 is: 1,430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.26 : 4,203.41 = 953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.26/4,203.41 = 953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.26x = 4,203.41 × 953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.26x = 4,007,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,531.09/2,802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.11

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