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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.26, 4,553.31 and 954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.26, 4,553.31 and 954.55 is: 1,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.26 : 4,553.31 = 954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.26/4,553.31 = 954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.26x = 4,553.31 × 954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.26x = 4,346,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,371.33/3,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.96

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