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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.10, 4,555.96 and 957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.10, 4,555.96 and 957.16 is: 1,435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.10 : 4,555.96 = 957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.10/4,555.96 = 957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.10x = 4,555.96 × 957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.10x = 4,360,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,782.67/3,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.84

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