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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.34, 4,545.57 and 950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.34, 4,545.57 and 950.30 is: 1,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.34 : 4,545.57 = 950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.34/4,545.57 = 950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.34x = 4,545.57 × 950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.34x = 4,319,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,655.17/3,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.47

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