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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.32, 4,429.92 and 762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.32, 4,429.92 and 762.02 is: 1,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.32 : 4,429.92 = 762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.32/4,429.92 = 762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.32x = 4,429.92 × 762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.32x = 3,375,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,687.64/2,953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.01

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