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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.96, 4,350.94 and 953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.96, 4,350.94 and 953.20 is: 1,429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.96 : 4,350.94 = 953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.96/4,350.94 = 953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.96x = 4,350.94 × 953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.96x = 4,147,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,316.01/2,900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.64

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