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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.26, 4,352.43 and 953.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.26, 4,352.43 and 953.54 is: 1,430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.26 : 4,352.43 = 953.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.26/4,352.43 = 953.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.26x = 4,352.43 × 953.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.26x = 4,150,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,216.10/2,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.49

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