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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.74, 4,547.61 and 951.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.74, 4,547.61 and 951.93 is: 1,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.74 : 4,547.61 = 951.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.74/4,547.61 = 951.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.74x = 4,547.61 × 951.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.74x = 4,328,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,993.60/3,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.89

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