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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.58, 4,550.36 and 953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.58, 4,550.36 and 953.76 is: 1,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.58 : 4,550.36 = 953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.58/4,550.36 = 953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.58x = 4,550.36 × 953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.58x = 4,339,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,960.48/3,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.64

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