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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.12, 4,719.24 and 954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.12, 4,719.24 and 954.80 is: 1,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.12 : 4,719.24 = 954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.12/4,719.24 = 954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.12x = 4,719.24 × 954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.12x = 4,505,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,930.35/3,146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.22

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