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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.82, 4,705.86 and 945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.82, 4,705.86 and 945.74 is: 1,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.82 : 4,705.86 = 945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.82/4,705.86 = 945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.82x = 4,705.86 × 945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.82x = 4,450,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,520.04/3,136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.80

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