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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.87, 4,550.84 and 953.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.87, 4,550.84 and 953.83 is: 1,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.87 : 4,550.84 = 953.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.87/4,550.84 = 953.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.87x = 4,550.84 × 953.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.87x = 4,340,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,711.57/3,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.75

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