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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.82, 4,719.99 and 955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.82, 4,719.99 and 955.56 is: 1,433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.82 : 4,719.99 = 955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.82/4,719.99 = 955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.82x = 4,719.99 × 955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.82x = 4,510,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,233.64/3,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.27

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