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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.47, 4,548.20 and 1,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.47, 4,548.20 and 1,366.23 is: 2,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.47 : 4,548.20 = 1,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.47/4,548.20 = 1,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.47x = 4,548.20 × 1,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.47x = 6,213,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213,905.20/3,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.12

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