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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.73, 4,430.63 and 1,492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.73, 4,430.63 and 1,492.94 is: 2,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.73 : 4,430.63 = 1,492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.73/4,430.63 = 1,492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.73x = 4,430.63 × 1,492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.73x = 6,614,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,646.33/2,953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.43

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