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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.35, 4,550.36 and 953.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.35, 4,550.36 and 953.91 is: 1,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.35 : 4,550.36 = 953.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.35/4,550.36 = 953.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.35x = 4,550.36 × 953.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.35x = 4,340,629.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,629.14/3,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.50

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