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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.26, 4,504.71 and 951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.26, 4,504.71 and 951.26 is: 1,426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.26 : 4,504.71 = 951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.26/4,504.71 = 951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.26x = 4,504.71 × 951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.26x = 4,285,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,150.43/3,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.83

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