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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.24, 4,545.82 and 950.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.24, 4,545.82 and 950.43 is: 1,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.24 : 4,545.82 = 950.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.24/4,545.82 = 950.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.24x = 4,545.82 × 950.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.24x = 4,320,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,501.94/3,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.79

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