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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.92, 4,507.54 and 953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.92, 4,507.54 and 953.08 is: 1,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.92 : 4,507.54 = 953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.92/4,507.54 = 953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.92x = 4,507.54 × 953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.92x = 4,296,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,046.22/3,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.67

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