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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.94, 4,350.51 and 953.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.94, 4,350.51 and 953.51 is: 1,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.94 : 4,350.51 = 953.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.94/4,350.51 = 953.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.94x = 4,350.51 × 953.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.94x = 4,148,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,233.04/2,899.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.46

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