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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.44, 4,718.24 and 954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.44, 4,718.24 and 954.16 is: 1,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.44 : 4,718.24 = 954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.44/4,718.24 = 954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.44x = 4,718.24 × 954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.44x = 4,501,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,955.88/3,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.26

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