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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.72, 4,544.04 and 1,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.72, 4,544.04 and 1,386.32 is: 2,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.72 : 4,544.04 = 1,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.72/4,544.04 = 1,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.72x = 4,544.04 × 1,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.72x = 6,299,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,493.53/3,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.23

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