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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.98, 4,553.24 and 954.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.98, 4,553.24 and 954.90 is: 1,432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.98 : 4,553.24 = 954.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.98/4,553.24 = 954.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.98x = 4,553.24 × 954.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.98x = 4,347,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,884.10/3,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.59

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