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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.56, 4,544.70 and 1,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.56, 4,544.70 and 1,385.96 is: 2,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.56 : 4,544.70 = 1,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.56/4,544.70 = 1,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.56x = 4,544.70 × 1,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.56x = 6,298,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,298,772.41/3,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.42

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