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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.01, 4,535.83 and 943.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.01, 4,535.83 and 943.72 is: 1,415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.01 : 4,535.83 = 943.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.01/4,535.83 = 943.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.01x = 4,535.83 × 943.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.01x = 4,280,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,553.49/3,024.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.52

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