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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.02, 4,429.26 and 901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.02, 4,429.26 and 901.02 is: 1,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.02 : 4,429.26 = 901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.02/4,429.26 = 901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.02x = 4,429.26 × 901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.02x = 3,990,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,851.85/2,953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.45

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