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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.49, 4,350.44 and 953.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.49, 4,350.44 and 953.17 is: 1,429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.49 : 4,350.44 = 953.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.49/4,350.44 = 953.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.49x = 4,350.44 × 953.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.49x = 4,146,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,704.13/2,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.16

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