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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.68, 4,555.66 and 957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.68, 4,555.66 and 957.27 is: 1,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.68 : 4,555.66 = 957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.68/4,555.66 = 957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.68x = 4,555.66 × 957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.68x = 4,360,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,996.65/3,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.11

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