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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.69, 4,538.10 and 945.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.69, 4,538.10 and 945.22 is: 1,418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.69 : 4,538.10 = 945.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.69/4,538.10 = 945.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.69x = 4,538.10 × 945.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.69x = 4,289,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,500.93/3,024.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.16

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