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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.12, 4,549.44 and 981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.12, 4,549.44 and 981.12 is: 1,471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.12 : 4,549.44 = 981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.12/4,549.44 = 981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.12x = 4,549.44 × 981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.12x = 4,463,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,546.57/3,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.60

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