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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.77, 4,705.53 and 945.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.77, 4,705.53 and 945.82 is: 1,418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.77 : 4,705.53 = 945.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.77/4,705.53 = 945.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.77x = 4,705.53 × 945.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.77x = 4,450,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,584.38/3,137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.39

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