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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.34, 4,593.36 and 953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.34, 4,593.36 and 953.96 is: 1,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.34 : 4,593.36 = 953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.34/4,593.36 = 953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.34x = 4,593.36 × 953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.34x = 4,381,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,881.71/3,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.89

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