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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.76, 4,351.20 and 953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.76, 4,351.20 and 953.16 is: 1,429.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.76 : 4,351.20 = 953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.76/4,351.20 = 953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.76x = 4,351.20 × 953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.76x = 4,147,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,389.79/2,900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.76

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