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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.67, 4,556.96 and 957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.67, 4,556.96 and 957.46 is: 1,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.67 : 4,556.96 = 957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.67/4,556.96 = 957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.67x = 4,556.96 × 957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.67x = 4,363,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,097.92/3,037.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.33

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