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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.25, 4,545.72 and 950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.25, 4,545.72 and 950.22 is: 1,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.25 : 4,545.72 = 950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.25/4,545.72 = 950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.25x = 4,545.72 × 950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.25x = 4,319,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,434.06/3,030.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.44

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