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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.76, 4,718.80 and 954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.76, 4,718.80 and 954.80 is: 1,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.76 : 4,718.80 = 954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.76/4,718.80 = 954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.76x = 4,718.80 × 954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.76x = 4,505,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,510.24/3,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.25

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