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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.13, 4,546.70 and 951.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.13, 4,546.70 and 951.15 is: 1,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.13 : 4,546.70 = 951.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.13/4,546.70 = 951.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.13x = 4,546.70 × 951.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.13x = 4,324,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,588.95/3,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.72

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