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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.96, 4,204.64 and 953.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.96, 4,204.64 and 953.33 is: 1,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.96 : 4,204.64 = 953.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.96/4,204.64 = 953.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.96x = 4,204.64 × 953.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.96x = 4,008,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,390.81/2,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.06

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