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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.07, 4,429.60 and 901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.07, 4,429.60 and 901.07 is: 1,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.07 : 4,429.60 = 901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.07/4,429.60 = 901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.07x = 4,429.60 × 901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.07x = 3,991,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,379.67/2,953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.60

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