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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.76, 4,204.17 and 953.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.76, 4,204.17 and 953.91 is: 1,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.76 : 4,204.17 = 953.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.76/4,204.17 = 953.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.76x = 4,204.17 × 953.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.76x = 4,010,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,399.80/2,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.88

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