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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.96, 4,706.22 and 945.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.96, 4,706.22 and 945.73 is: 1,418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.96 : 4,706.22 = 945.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.96/4,706.22 = 945.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.96x = 4,706.22 × 945.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.96x = 4,450,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,813.44/3,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.83

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