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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.01, 4,719.03 and 954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.01, 4,719.03 and 954.75 is: 1,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.01 : 4,719.03 = 954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.01/4,719.03 = 954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.01x = 4,719.03 × 954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.01x = 4,505,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,493.89/3,146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.13

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