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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.98, 4,430.94 and 762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.98, 4,430.94 and 762.68 is: 1,144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.98 : 4,430.94 = 762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.98/4,430.94 = 762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.98x = 4,430.94 × 762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.98x = 3,379,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,389.32/2,953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.01

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