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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.46, 4,594.35 and 954.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.46, 4,594.35 and 954.05 is: 1,431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.46 : 4,594.35 = 954.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.46/4,594.35 = 954.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.46x = 4,594.35 × 954.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.46x = 4,383,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,239.62/3,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.28

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