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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.67, 4,719.27 and 954.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.67, 4,719.27 and 954.27 is: 1,431.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.67 : 4,719.27 = 954.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.67/4,719.27 = 954.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.67x = 4,719.27 × 954.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.67x = 4,503,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,457.78/3,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.64

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