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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.06, 4,429.60 and 901.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.06, 4,429.60 and 901.06 is: 1,351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.06 : 4,429.60 = 901.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.06/4,429.60 = 901.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.06x = 4,429.60 × 901.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.06x = 3,991,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,335.38/2,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.59

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