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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.28, 4,430.55 and 1,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.28, 4,430.55 and 1,473.30 is: 2,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.28 : 4,430.55 = 1,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.28/4,430.55 = 1,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.28x = 4,430.55 × 1,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.28x = 6,527,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527,534.84/2,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.26

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