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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.68, 4,564.96 and 1,400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.68, 4,564.96 and 1,400.32 is: 2,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.68 : 4,564.96 = 1,400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.68/4,564.96 = 1,400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.68x = 4,564.96 × 1,400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.68x = 6,392,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,404.79/3,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.22

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