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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.58, 4,534.80 and 943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.58, 4,534.80 and 943.32 is: 1,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.58 : 4,534.80 = 943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.58/4,534.80 = 943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.58x = 4,534.80 × 943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.58x = 4,277,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,767.54/3,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.80

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