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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.76, 4,705.26 and 945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.76, 4,705.26 and 945.80 is: 1,418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.76 : 4,705.26 = 945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.76/4,705.26 = 945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.76x = 4,705.26 × 945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.76x = 4,450,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,234.91/3,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.74

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