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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.33, 4,542.45 and 1,384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.33, 4,542.45 and 1,384.46 is: 2,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.33 : 4,542.45 = 1,384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.33/4,542.45 = 1,384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.33x = 4,542.45 × 1,384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.33x = 6,288,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,288,840.33/3,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.99

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