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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.42, 4,596.90 and 955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.42, 4,596.90 and 955.90 is: 1,433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.42 : 4,596.90 = 955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.42/4,596.90 = 955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.42x = 4,596.90 × 955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.42x = 4,394,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,176.71/3,064.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.93

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