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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.26, 4,546.92 and 951.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.26, 4,546.92 and 951.36 is: 1,427.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.26 : 4,546.92 = 951.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.26/4,546.92 = 951.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.26x = 4,546.92 × 951.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.26x = 4,325,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,757.81/3,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.05

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