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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.72, 4,717.31 and 954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.72, 4,717.31 and 954.99 is: 1,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.72 : 4,717.31 = 954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.72/4,717.31 = 954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.72x = 4,717.31 × 954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.72x = 4,504,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,987.16/3,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.55

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