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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.38, 4,435.32 and 2,635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.38, 4,435.32 and 2,635.86 is: 3,958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.38 : 4,435.32 = 2,635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.38/4,435.32 = 2,635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.38x = 4,435.32 × 2,635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.38x = 11,690,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,690,882.58/2,953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.48

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