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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.42, 4,595.40 and 954.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.42, 4,595.40 and 954.90 is: 1,432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.42 : 4,595.40 = 954.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.42/4,595.40 = 954.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.42x = 4,595.40 × 954.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.42x = 4,388,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,147.46/3,063.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.43

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