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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.28, 4,720.44 and 955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.28, 4,720.44 and 955.24 is: 1,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.28 : 4,720.44 = 955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.28/4,720.44 = 955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.28x = 4,720.44 × 955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.28x = 4,509,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,153.11/3,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.17

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