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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.57, 4,705.49 and 945.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.57, 4,705.49 and 945.49 is: 1,418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.57 : 4,705.49 = 945.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.57/4,705.49 = 945.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.57x = 4,705.49 × 945.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.57x = 4,448,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,993.74/3,136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.43

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