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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.58, 4,539.90 and 946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.58, 4,539.90 and 946.50 is: 1,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.58 : 4,539.90 = 946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.58/4,539.90 = 946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.58x = 4,539.90 × 946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.58x = 4,297,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,015.35/3,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.76

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