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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.24, 4,352.58 and 953.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.24, 4,352.58 and 953.46 is: 1,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.24 : 4,352.58 = 953.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.24/4,352.58 = 953.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.24x = 4,352.58 × 953.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.24x = 4,150,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,010.93/2,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.43

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