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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.58, 4,539.30 and 946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.58, 4,539.30 and 946.32 is: 1,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.58 : 4,539.30 = 946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.58/4,539.30 = 946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.58x = 4,539.30 × 946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.58x = 4,295,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,630.38/3,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.30

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