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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.33, 4,719.06 and 954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.33, 4,719.06 and 954.18 is: 1,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.33 : 4,719.06 = 954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.33/4,719.06 = 954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.33x = 4,719.06 × 954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.33x = 4,502,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,832.67/3,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.59

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