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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.17, 4,545.20 and 950.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.17, 4,545.20 and 950.18 is: 1,425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.17 : 4,545.20 = 950.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.17/4,545.20 = 950.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.17x = 4,545.20 × 950.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.17x = 4,318,758.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,758.01/3,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.25

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