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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.50, 4,429.20 and 872.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.50, 4,429.20 and 872.94 is: 1,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.50 : 4,429.20 = 872.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.50/4,429.20 = 872.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.50x = 4,429.20 × 872.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.50x = 3,866,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,425.85/2,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.10

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