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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.87, 4,552.34 and 954.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.87, 4,552.34 and 954.83 is: 1,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.87 : 4,552.34 = 954.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.87/4,552.34 = 954.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.87x = 4,552.34 × 954.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.87x = 4,346,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,710.80/3,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.26

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