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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.17, 4,539.10 and 946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.17, 4,539.10 and 946.62 is: 1,419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.17 : 4,539.10 = 946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.17/4,539.10 = 946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.17x = 4,539.10 × 946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.17x = 4,296,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,802.84/3,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.41

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