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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.46, 4,429.48 and 872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.46, 4,429.48 and 872.90 is: 1,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.46 : 4,429.48 = 872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.46/4,429.48 = 872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.46x = 4,429.48 × 872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.46x = 3,866,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,493.09/2,953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.14

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