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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.21, 4,545.32 and 950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.21, 4,545.32 and 950.13 is: 1,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.21 : 4,545.32 = 950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.21/4,545.32 = 950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.21x = 4,545.32 × 950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.21x = 4,318,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,640.14/3,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.20

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