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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.22, 4,555.99 and 957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.22, 4,555.99 and 957.28 is: 1,435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.22 : 4,555.99 = 957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.22/4,555.99 = 957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.22x = 4,555.99 × 957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.22x = 4,361,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,335.33/3,037.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.97

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