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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.22, 4,545.38 and 950.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.22, 4,545.38 and 950.18 is: 1,425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.22 : 4,545.38 = 950.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.22/4,545.38 = 950.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.22x = 4,545.38 × 950.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.22x = 4,318,908.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,908.82/3,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.28

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