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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.16, 4,552.77 and 955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.16, 4,552.77 and 955.12 is: 1,432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.16 : 4,552.77 = 955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.16/4,552.77 = 955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.16x = 4,552.77 × 955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.16x = 4,348,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,441.68/3,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.69

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