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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.15, 4,536.83 and 944.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.15, 4,536.83 and 944.07 is: 1,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.15 : 4,536.83 = 944.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.15/4,536.83 = 944.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.15x = 4,536.83 × 944.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.15x = 4,283,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,070.45/3,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.29

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