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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.22, 4,539.76 and 946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.22, 4,539.76 and 946.41 is: 1,419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.22 : 4,539.76 = 946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.22/4,539.76 = 946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.22x = 4,539.76 × 946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.22x = 4,296,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,474.26/3,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.75

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