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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.22, 4,537.35 and 944.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.22, 4,537.35 and 944.69 is: 1,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.22 : 4,537.35 = 944.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.22/4,537.35 = 944.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.22x = 4,537.35 × 944.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.22x = 4,286,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,389.17/3,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.35

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