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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.25, 4,504.10 and 950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.25, 4,504.10 and 950.25 is: 1,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.25 : 4,504.10 = 950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.25/4,504.10 = 950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.25x = 4,504.10 × 950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.25x = 4,280,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,021.03/3,002.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.60

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