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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.64, 4,201.89 and 953.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.64, 4,201.89 and 953.26 is: 1,429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.64 : 4,201.89 = 953.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.64/4,201.89 = 953.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.64x = 4,201.89 × 953.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.64x = 4,005,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,493.66/2,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.19

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