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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.04, 4,538.62 and 945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.04, 4,538.62 and 945.56 is: 1,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.04 : 4,538.62 = 945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.04/4,538.62 = 945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.04x = 4,538.62 × 945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.04x = 4,291,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,537.53/3,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.20

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