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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.54, 4,717.49 and 953.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.54, 4,717.49 and 953.43 is: 1,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.54 : 4,717.49 = 953.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.54/4,717.49 = 953.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.54x = 4,717.49 × 953.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.54x = 4,497,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,796.49/3,144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.35

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