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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.29, 4,554.14 and 956.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.29, 4,554.14 and 956.23 is: 1,434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.29 : 4,554.14 = 956.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.29/4,554.14 = 956.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.29x = 4,554.14 × 956.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.29x = 4,354,789.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,789.13/3,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.25

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