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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.34, 4,550.34 and 953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.34, 4,550.34 and 953.42 is: 1,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.34 : 4,550.34 = 953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.34/4,550.34 = 953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.34x = 4,550.34 × 953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.34x = 4,338,362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,362.41/3,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.23

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