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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.04, 4,353.54 and 953.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.04, 4,353.54 and 953.79 is: 1,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.04 : 4,353.54 = 953.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.04/4,353.54 = 953.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.04x = 4,353.54 × 953.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.04x = 4,152,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,362.92/2,902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.84

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