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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.54, 4,720.49 and 955.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.54, 4,720.49 and 955.43 is: 1,433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.54 : 4,720.49 = 955.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.54/4,720.49 = 955.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.54x = 4,720.49 × 955.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.54x = 4,510,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,097.76/3,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.35

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