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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.72, 4,352.10 and 953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.72, 4,352.10 and 953.64 is: 1,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.72 : 4,352.10 = 953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.72/4,352.10 = 953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.72x = 4,352.10 × 953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.72x = 4,150,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,336.64/2,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.30

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