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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.48, 4,203.72 and 953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.48, 4,203.72 and 953.64 is: 1,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.48 : 4,203.72 = 953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.48/4,203.72 = 953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.48x = 4,203.72 × 953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.48x = 4,008,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,835.54/2,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.46

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