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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.83, 4,940.15 and 953.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.83, 4,940.15 and 953.26 is: 1,429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.83 : 4,940.15 = 953.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.83/4,940.15 = 953.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.83x = 4,940.15 × 953.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.83x = 4,709,230.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,230.27/3,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.71

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