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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.86, 4,552.28 and 955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.86, 4,552.28 and 955.04 is: 1,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.86 : 4,552.28 = 955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.86/4,552.28 = 955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.86x = 4,552.28 × 955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.86x = 4,347,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,581.95/3,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.55

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