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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.36, 4,550.03 and 953.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.36, 4,550.03 and 953.54 is: 1,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.36 : 4,550.03 = 953.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.36/4,550.03 = 953.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.36x = 4,550.03 × 953.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.36x = 4,338,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,638.99/3,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.31

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