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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.88, 4,203.20 and 953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.88, 4,203.20 and 953.60 is: 1,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.88 : 4,203.20 = 953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.88/4,203.20 = 953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.88x = 4,203.20 × 953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.88x = 4,008,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,171.52/2,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.02

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