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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.39, 4,554.60 and 956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.39, 4,554.60 and 956.22 is: 1,434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.39 : 4,554.60 = 956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.39/4,554.60 = 956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.39x = 4,554.60 × 956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.39x = 4,355,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,199.61/3,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.33

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