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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.44, 4,719.39 and 954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.44, 4,719.39 and 954.39 is: 1,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.44 : 4,719.39 = 954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.44/4,719.39 = 954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.44x = 4,719.39 × 954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.44x = 4,504,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,138.62/3,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.96

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