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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.32, 4,536.36 and 944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.32, 4,536.36 and 944.28 is: 1,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.32 : 4,536.36 = 944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.32/4,536.36 = 944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.32x = 4,536.36 × 944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.32x = 4,283,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,594.02/3,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.38

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