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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,418.53, 5,127.81 and 953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,418.53, 5,127.81 and 953.52 is: 1,430.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,418.53 : 5,127.81 = 953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,418.53/5,127.81 = 953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,418.53x = 5,127.81 × 953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,418.53x = 4,889,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,469.39/3,418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.28

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