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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.23, 4,550.94 and 953.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.23, 4,550.94 and 953.73 is: 1,430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.23 : 4,550.94 = 953.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.23/4,550.94 = 953.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.23x = 4,550.94 × 953.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.23x = 4,340,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,368.01/3,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.47

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