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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.03, 4,546.24 and 951.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.03, 4,546.24 and 951.05 is: 1,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.03 : 4,546.24 = 951.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.03/4,546.24 = 951.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.03x = 4,546.24 × 951.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.03x = 4,323,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,715.89/3,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.48

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