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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.24, 4,554.97 and 956.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.24, 4,554.97 and 956.57 is: 1,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.24 : 4,554.97 = 956.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.24/4,554.97 = 956.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.24x = 4,554.97 × 956.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.24x = 4,357,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,147.65/3,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.05

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