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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.90, 4,351.23 and 953.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.90, 4,351.23 and 953.94 is: 1,430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.90 : 4,351.23 = 953.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.90/4,351.23 = 953.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.90x = 4,351.23 × 953.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.90x = 4,150,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,812.35/2,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.38

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