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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.34, 4,551.57 and 954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.34, 4,551.57 and 954.30 is: 1,431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.34 : 4,551.57 = 954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.34/4,551.57 = 954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.34x = 4,551.57 × 954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.34x = 4,343,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,563.25/3,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.47

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