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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.43, 4,705.62 and 945.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.43, 4,705.62 and 945.65 is: 1,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.43 : 4,705.62 = 945.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.43/4,705.62 = 945.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.43x = 4,705.62 × 945.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.43x = 4,449,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,846.02/3,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.31

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