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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.43, 4,544.15 and 1,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.43, 4,544.15 and 1,385.94 is: 2,078.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.43 : 4,544.15 = 1,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.43/4,544.15 = 1,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.43x = 4,544.15 × 1,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.43x = 6,297,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297,912.32/3,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.91

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