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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.68, 4,350.66 and 953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.68, 4,350.66 and 953.08 is: 1,429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.68 : 4,350.66 = 953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.68/4,350.66 = 953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.68x = 4,350.66 × 953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.68x = 4,146,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,527.03/2,900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.50

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