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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.60, 4,552.22 and 954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.60, 4,552.22 and 954.67 is: 1,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.60 : 4,552.22 = 954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.60/4,552.22 = 954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.60x = 4,552.22 × 954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.60x = 4,345,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,840.33/3,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.10

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