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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.91, 4,540.68 and 946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.91, 4,540.68 and 946.56 is: 1,419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.91 : 4,540.68 = 946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.91/4,540.68 = 946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.91x = 4,540.68 × 946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.91x = 4,298,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,026.06/3,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.94

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