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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.89, 4,555.56 and 957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.89, 4,555.56 and 957.34 is: 1,435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.89 : 4,555.56 = 957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.89/4,555.56 = 957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.89x = 4,555.56 × 957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.89x = 4,361,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,219.81/3,037.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.61

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