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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.71, 4,595.79 and 955.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.71, 4,595.79 and 955.07 is: 1,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.71 : 4,595.79 = 955.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.71/4,595.79 = 955.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.71x = 4,595.79 × 955.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.71x = 4,389,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,301.16/3,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.68

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