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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.79, 4,545.47 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.79, 4,545.47 and 950.67 is: 1,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.79 : 4,545.47 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.79/4,545.47 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.79x = 4,545.47 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.79x = 4,321,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,244.34/3,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.31

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