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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.32, 4,553.42 and 955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.32, 4,553.42 and 955.51 is: 1,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.32 : 4,553.42 = 955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.32/4,553.42 = 955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.32x = 4,553.42 × 955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.32x = 4,350,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,822.18/3,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.40

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