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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.76, 4,505.62 and 951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.76, 4,505.62 and 951.76 is: 1,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.76 : 4,505.62 = 951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.76/4,505.62 = 951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.76x = 4,505.62 × 951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.76x = 4,288,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,268.89/3,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.63

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