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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.85, 4,546.72 and 950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.85, 4,546.72 and 950.47 is: 1,425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.85 : 4,546.72 = 950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.85/4,546.72 = 950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.85x = 4,546.72 × 950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.85x = 4,321,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,505.43/3,030.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.84

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