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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.16, 4,546.87 and 951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.16, 4,546.87 and 951.68 is: 1,427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.16 : 4,546.87 = 951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.16/4,546.87 = 951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.16x = 4,546.87 × 951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.16x = 4,327,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,165.24/3,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.09

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