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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.63, 4,546.58 and 950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.63, 4,546.58 and 950.47 is: 1,425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.63 : 4,546.58 = 950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.63/4,546.58 = 950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.63x = 4,546.58 × 950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.63x = 4,321,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,387.89/3,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.90

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