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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.97, 4,430.97 and 762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.97, 4,430.97 and 762.55 is: 1,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.97 : 4,430.97 = 762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.97/4,430.97 = 762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.97x = 4,430.97 × 762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.97x = 3,378,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,825.10/2,953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.83

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