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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.20, 4,512.14 and 956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.20, 4,512.14 and 956.04 is: 1,434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.20 : 4,512.14 = 956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.20/4,512.14 = 956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.20x = 4,512.14 × 956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.20x = 4,313,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,786.33/3,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.01

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