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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.50, 4,546.55 and 950.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.50, 4,546.55 and 950.57 is: 1,426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.50 : 4,546.55 = 950.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.50/4,546.55 = 950.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.50x = 4,546.55 × 950.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.50x = 4,321,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,820.65/3,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.11

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