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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.06, 4,351.70 and 953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.06, 4,351.70 and 953.42 is: 1,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.06 : 4,351.70 = 953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.06/4,351.70 = 953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.06x = 4,351.70 × 953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.06x = 4,148,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,982.17/2,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.16

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