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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.04, 4,719.67 and 955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.04, 4,719.67 and 955.09 is: 1,432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.04 : 4,719.67 = 955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.04/4,719.67 = 955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.04x = 4,719.67 × 955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.04x = 4,507,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,713.13/3,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.82

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