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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.06, 4,552.61 and 956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.06, 4,552.61 and 956.25 is: 1,433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.06 : 4,552.61 = 956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.06/4,552.61 = 956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.06x = 4,552.61 × 956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.06x = 4,353,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,428.53/3,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.91

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