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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.16, 4,539.85 and 946.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.16, 4,539.85 and 946.49 is: 1,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.16 : 4,539.85 = 946.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.16/4,539.85 = 946.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.16x = 4,539.85 × 946.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.16x = 4,296,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,897.56/3,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.92

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