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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.72, 4,552.32 and 955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.72, 4,552.32 and 955 is: 1,432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.72 : 4,552.32 = 955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.72/4,552.32 = 955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.72x = 4,552.32 × 955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.72x = 4,347,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,465.60/3,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.58

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