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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.20, 4,507.64 and 953.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.20, 4,507.64 and 953.04 is: 1,429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.20 : 4,507.64 = 953.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.20/4,507.64 = 953.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.20x = 4,507.64 × 953.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.20x = 4,295,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,961.23/3,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.51

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