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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.92, 4,555.02 and 956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.92, 4,555.02 and 956.84 is: 1,435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.92 : 4,555.02 = 956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.92/4,555.02 = 956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.92x = 4,555.02 × 956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.92x = 4,358,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,425.34/3,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.15

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