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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.10, 4,202.49 and 953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.10, 4,202.49 and 953.06 is: 1,428.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.10 : 4,202.49 = 953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.10/4,202.49 = 953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.10x = 4,202.49 × 953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.10x = 4,005,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,225.12/2,803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.86

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