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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.93, 4,705.38 and 945.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.93, 4,705.38 and 945.59 is: 1,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.93 : 4,705.38 = 945.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.93/4,705.38 = 945.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.93x = 4,705.38 × 945.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.93x = 4,449,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,336.75/3,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.37

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