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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.48, 4,351.32 and 953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.48, 4,351.32 and 953.25 is: 1,429.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.48 : 4,351.32 = 953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.48/4,351.32 = 953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.48x = 4,351.32 × 953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.48x = 4,147,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,895.79/2,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.58

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