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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.76, 4,554.18 and 1,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.76, 4,554.18 and 1,392 is: 2,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.76 : 4,554.18 = 1,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.76/4,554.18 = 1,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.76x = 4,554.18 × 1,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.76x = 6,339,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,418.56/3,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.25

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