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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.28, 4,548.40 and 953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.28, 4,548.40 and 953.48 is: 1,429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.28 : 4,548.40 = 953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.28/4,548.40 = 953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.28x = 4,548.40 × 953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.28x = 4,336,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,808.43/3,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.74

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