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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.23, 4,552.44 and 954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.23, 4,552.44 and 954.73 is: 1,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.23 : 4,552.44 = 954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.23/4,552.44 = 954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.23x = 4,552.44 × 954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.23x = 4,346,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,351.04/3,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.97

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