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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.32, 4,717.74 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.32, 4,717.74 and 954.06 is: 1,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.32 : 4,717.74 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.32/4,717.74 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.32x = 4,717.74 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.32x = 4,501,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,007.02/3,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.02

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