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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.90, 4,546.02 and 950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.90, 4,546.02 and 950.82 is: 1,426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.90 : 4,546.02 = 950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.90/4,546.02 = 950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.90x = 4,546.02 × 950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.90x = 4,322,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,446.74/3,030.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.13

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