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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.84, 4,556.22 and 957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.84, 4,556.22 and 957.76 is: 1,436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.84 : 4,556.22 = 957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.84/4,556.22 = 957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.84x = 4,556.22 × 957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.84x = 4,363,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,765.27/3,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.47

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