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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.71, 4,552.16 and 954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.71, 4,552.16 and 954.68 is: 1,432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.71 : 4,552.16 = 954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.71/4,552.16 = 954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.71x = 4,552.16 × 954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.71x = 4,345,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,828.57/3,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.04

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