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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.88, 4,552.93 and 955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.88, 4,552.93 and 955.41 is: 1,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.88 : 4,552.93 = 955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.88/4,552.93 = 955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.88x = 4,552.93 × 955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.88x = 4,349,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,893.60/3,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.30

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