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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.01, 4,546.56 and 950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.01, 4,546.56 and 950.96 is: 1,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.01 : 4,546.56 = 950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.01/4,546.56 = 950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.01x = 4,546.56 × 950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.01x = 4,323,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,569.21/3,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.45

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