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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.06, 4,705.57 and 945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.06, 4,705.57 and 945.96 is: 1,418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.06 : 4,705.57 = 945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.06/4,705.57 = 945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.06x = 4,705.57 × 945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.06x = 4,451,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,276.27/3,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.93

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