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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.12, 4,552.68 and 955.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.12, 4,552.68 and 955.31 is: 1,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.12 : 4,552.68 = 955.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.12/4,552.68 = 955.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.12x = 4,552.68 × 955.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.12x = 4,349,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,193.19/3,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.96

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