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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.57, 4,536.90 and 944.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.57, 4,536.90 and 944.49 is: 1,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.57 : 4,536.90 = 944.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.57/4,536.90 = 944.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.57x = 4,536.90 × 944.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.57x = 4,285,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,056.68/3,024.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.75

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