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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.07, 4,350.65 and 953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.07, 4,350.65 and 953.64 is: 1,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.07 : 4,350.65 = 953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.07/4,350.65 = 953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.07x = 4,350.65 × 953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.07x = 4,148,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,949.10/2,900.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.64

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