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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.44, 4,430.12 and 761.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.44, 4,430.12 and 761.99 is: 1,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.44 : 4,430.12 = 761.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.44/4,430.12 = 761.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.44x = 4,430.12 × 761.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.44x = 3,375,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,681.18/2,953.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.97

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