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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.10, 4,553.10 and 955.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.10, 4,553.10 and 955.29 is: 1,433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.10 : 4,553.10 = 955.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.10/4,553.10 = 955.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.10x = 4,553.10 × 955.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.10x = 4,349,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,530.90/3,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.08

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