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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.69, 4,547.53 and 951.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.69, 4,547.53 and 951.85 is: 1,427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.69 : 4,547.53 = 951.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.69/4,547.53 = 951.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.69x = 4,547.53 × 951.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.69x = 4,328,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,576.15/3,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.78

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