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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.74, 4,719.10 and 954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.74, 4,719.10 and 954.28 is: 1,431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.74 : 4,719.10 = 954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.74/4,719.10 = 954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.74x = 4,719.10 × 954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.74x = 4,503,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,342.75/3,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.57

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