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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.14, 4,429.71 and 762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.14, 4,429.71 and 762.06 is: 1,143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.14 : 4,429.71 = 762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.14/4,429.71 = 762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.14x = 4,429.71 × 762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.14x = 3,375,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,704.80/2,953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.09

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