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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.13, 4,553.30 and 955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.13, 4,553.30 and 955.66 is: 1,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.13 : 4,553.30 = 955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.13/4,553.30 = 955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.13x = 4,553.30 × 955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.13x = 4,351,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,395.29/3,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.68

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