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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.84, 4,505.58 and 951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.84, 4,505.58 and 951.84 is: 1,427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.84 : 4,505.58 = 951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.84/4,505.58 = 951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.84x = 4,505.58 × 951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.84x = 4,288,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,591.27/3,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.70

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