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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.97, 4,941.71 and 953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.97, 4,941.71 and 953.88 is: 1,431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.97 : 4,941.71 = 953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.97/4,941.71 = 953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.97x = 4,941.71 × 953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.97x = 4,713,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,778.61/3,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.03

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