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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.28, 4,534.68 and 943.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.28, 4,534.68 and 943.26 is: 1,414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.28 : 4,534.68 = 943.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.28/4,534.68 = 943.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.28x = 4,534.68 × 943.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.28x = 4,277,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,382.26/3,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.82

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