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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.51, 4,431.11 and 873.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.51, 4,431.11 and 873.51 is: 1,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.51 : 4,431.11 = 873.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.51/4,431.11 = 873.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.51x = 4,431.11 × 873.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.51x = 3,870,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,610.37/2,953.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.51

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