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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.23, 4,719.35 and 954.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.23, 4,719.35 and 954.97 is: 1,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.23 : 4,719.35 = 954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.23/4,719.35 = 954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.23x = 4,719.35 × 954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.23x = 4,506,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,832.89/3,146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.46

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