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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.45, 4,550.18 and 953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.45, 4,550.18 and 953.64 is: 1,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.45 : 4,550.18 = 953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.45/4,550.18 = 953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.45x = 4,550.18 × 953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.45x = 4,339,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,226.64/3,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.46

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