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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.96, 4,430.99 and 762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.96, 4,430.99 and 762.68 is: 1,144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.96 : 4,430.99 = 762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.96/4,430.99 = 762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.96x = 4,430.99 × 762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.96x = 3,379,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,440.44/2,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.04

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