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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.06, 4,551.08 and 954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.06, 4,551.08 and 954.21 is: 1,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.06 : 4,551.08 = 954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.06/4,551.08 = 954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.06x = 4,551.08 × 954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.06x = 4,342,686.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,686.05/3,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.31

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