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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.37, 4,546.36 and 950.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.37, 4,546.36 and 950.45 is: 1,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.37 : 4,546.36 = 950.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.37/4,546.36 = 950.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.37x = 4,546.36 × 950.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.37x = 4,321,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,087.86/3,030.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.93

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