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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.93, 4,430.88 and 762.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.93, 4,430.88 and 762.47 is: 1,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.93 : 4,430.88 = 762.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.93/4,430.88 = 762.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.93x = 4,430.88 × 762.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.93x = 3,378,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,413.07/2,953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.70

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