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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.79, 4,552.39 and 954.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.79, 4,552.39 and 954.87 is: 1,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.79 : 4,552.39 = 954.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.79/4,552.39 = 954.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.79x = 4,552.39 × 954.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.79x = 4,346,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,957.80/3,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.37

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