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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.55, 4,545.95 and 950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.55, 4,545.95 and 950.76 is: 1,426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.55 : 4,545.95 = 950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.55/4,545.95 = 950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.55x = 4,545.95 × 950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.55x = 4,322,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,107.42/3,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.18

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