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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.42, 4,547.12 and 951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.42, 4,547.12 and 951.44 is: 1,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.42 : 4,547.12 = 951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.42/4,547.12 = 951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.42x = 4,547.12 × 951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.42x = 4,326,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,311.85/3,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.16

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