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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.21, 4,549.83 and 953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.21, 4,549.83 and 953.13 is: 1,429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.21 : 4,549.83 = 953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.21/4,549.83 = 953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.21x = 4,549.83 × 953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.21x = 4,336,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,579.47/3,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.70

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