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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028, 4,545.24 and 1,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028, 4,545.24 and 1,492.24 is: 2,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028 : 4,545.24 = 1,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028/4,545.24 = 1,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028x = 4,545.24 × 1,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028x = 6,782,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,782,588.94/3,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.96

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