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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.93, 4,554.53 and 956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.93, 4,554.53 and 956.52 is: 1,434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.93 : 4,554.53 = 956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.93/4,554.53 = 956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.93x = 4,554.53 × 956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.93x = 4,356,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,512.81/3,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.99

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