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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.72, 4,537.08 and 944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.72, 4,537.08 and 944.72 is: 1,417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.72 : 4,537.08 = 944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.72/4,537.08 = 944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.72x = 4,537.08 × 944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.72x = 4,286,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,270.22/3,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.08

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