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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.63, 4,430.46 and 2,773.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.63, 4,430.46 and 2,773.21 is: 4,159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.63 : 4,430.46 = 2,773.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.63/4,430.46 = 2,773.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.63x = 4,430.46 × 2,773.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.63x = 12,286,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286,559.96/2,953.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.81

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