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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.95, 4,560.75 and 1,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.95, 4,560.75 and 1,397.24 is: 2,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.95 : 4,560.75 = 1,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.95/4,560.75 = 1,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.95x = 4,560.75 × 1,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.95x = 6,372,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,462.33/3,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.17

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