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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.32, 4,425.82 and 2,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.32, 4,425.82 and 2,301.16 is: 3,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.32 : 4,425.82 = 2,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.32/4,425.82 = 2,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.32x = 4,425.82 × 2,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.32x = 10,184,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,184,519.95/2,953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.50

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