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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003, 4,505.22 and 951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003, 4,505.22 and 951 is: 1,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003 : 4,505.22 = 951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003/4,505.22 = 951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003x = 4,505.22 × 951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003x = 4,284,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,464.22/3,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.73

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