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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.68, 4,717.08 and 953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.68, 4,717.08 and 953.92 is: 1,430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.68 : 4,717.08 = 953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.68/4,717.08 = 953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.68x = 4,717.08 × 953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.68x = 4,499,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,716.95/3,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.44

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