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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.59, 4,546.52 and 950.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.59, 4,546.52 and 950.87 is: 1,426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.59 : 4,546.52 = 950.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.59/4,546.52 = 950.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.59x = 4,546.52 × 950.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.59x = 4,323,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,149.47/3,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.50

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