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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.35, 4,550.21 and 953.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.35, 4,550.21 and 953.43 is: 1,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.35 : 4,550.21 = 953.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.35/4,550.21 = 953.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.35x = 4,550.21 × 953.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.35x = 4,338,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,301.95/3,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.20

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