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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.40, 4,533.48 and 942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.40, 4,533.48 and 942.84 is: 1,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.40 : 4,533.48 = 942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.40/4,533.48 = 942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.40x = 4,533.48 × 942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.40x = 4,274,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,346.28/3,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.75

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