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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.75, 4,551.26 and 954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.75, 4,551.26 and 954.08 is: 1,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.75 : 4,551.26 = 954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.75/4,551.26 = 954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.75x = 4,551.26 × 954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.75x = 4,342,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,255.68/3,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.31

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