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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.72, 4,595.86 and 955.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.72, 4,595.86 and 955.37 is: 1,433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.72 : 4,595.86 = 955.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.72/4,595.86 = 955.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.72x = 4,595.86 × 955.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.72x = 4,390,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,759.45/3,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.14

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