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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.62, 4,536.08 and 1,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.62, 4,536.08 and 1,913.30 is: 2,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.62 : 4,536.08 = 1,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.62/4,536.08 = 1,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.62x = 4,536.08 × 1,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.62x = 8,678,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,881.86/3,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.41

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