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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.75, 4,508.63 and 953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.75, 4,508.63 and 953.75 is: 1,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.75 : 4,508.63 = 953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.75/4,508.63 = 953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.75x = 4,508.63 × 953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.75x = 4,300,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,101.09/3,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.63

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