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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.53, 4,429.76 and 901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.53, 4,429.76 and 901.53 is: 1,352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.53 : 4,429.76 = 901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.53/4,429.76 = 901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.53x = 4,429.76 × 901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.53x = 3,993,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,557.03/2,953.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.13

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