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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.08, 4,429.35 and 901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.08, 4,429.35 and 901.08 is: 1,351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.08 : 4,429.35 = 901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.08/4,429.35 = 901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.08x = 4,429.35 × 901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.08x = 3,991,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,198.70/2,953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.54

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