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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.94, 4,549.42 and 1,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.94, 4,549.42 and 1,389.44 is: 2,084.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.94 : 4,549.42 = 1,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.94/4,549.42 = 1,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.94x = 4,549.42 × 1,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.94x = 6,321,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,321,146.12/3,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.16

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