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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.76, 4,351.68 and 953.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.76, 4,351.68 and 953.10 is: 1,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.76 : 4,351.68 = 953.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.76/4,351.68 = 953.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.76x = 4,351.68 × 953.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.76x = 4,147,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,586.21/2,900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.83

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