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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.84, 4,546.35 and 950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.84, 4,546.35 and 950.76 is: 1,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.84 : 4,546.35 = 950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.84/4,546.35 = 950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.84x = 4,546.35 × 950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.84x = 4,322,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,487.73/3,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.17

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