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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.57, 4,550.42 and 953.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.57, 4,550.42 and 953.49 is: 1,430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.57 : 4,550.42 = 953.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.57/4,550.42 = 953.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.57x = 4,550.42 × 953.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.57x = 4,338,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,775.20/3,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.25

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