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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.44, 4,718.18 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.44, 4,718.18 and 954.06 is: 1,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.44 : 4,718.18 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.44/4,718.18 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.44x = 4,718.18 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.44x = 4,501,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,426.81/3,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.10

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