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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.88, 4,718.82 and 954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.88, 4,718.82 and 954.62 is: 1,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.88 : 4,718.82 = 954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.88/4,718.82 = 954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.88x = 4,718.82 × 954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.88x = 4,504,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,679.95/3,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.93

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