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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.18, 4,555.11 and 956.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.18, 4,555.11 and 956.92 is: 1,435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.18 : 4,555.11 = 956.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.18/4,555.11 = 956.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.18x = 4,555.11 × 956.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.18x = 4,358,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,875.86/3,037.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.17

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