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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.91, 4,537.53 and 945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.91, 4,537.53 and 945.20 is: 1,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.91 : 4,537.53 = 945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.91/4,537.53 = 945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.91x = 4,537.53 × 945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.91x = 4,288,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,867.68/3,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.85

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