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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.63, 4,544.33 and 950.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.63, 4,544.33 and 950.55 is: 1,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.63 : 4,544.33 = 950.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.63/4,544.33 = 950.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.63x = 4,544.33 × 950.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.63x = 4,319,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,608.13/3,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.79

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