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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.34, 4,719.47 and 954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.34, 4,719.47 and 954.99 is: 1,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.34 : 4,719.47 = 954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.34/4,719.47 = 954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.34x = 4,719.47 × 954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.34x = 4,507,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,023.06/3,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.47

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