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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.39, 4,564.98 and 1,403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.39, 4,564.98 and 1,403.13 is: 2,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.39 : 4,564.98 = 1,403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.39/4,564.98 = 1,403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.39x = 4,564.98 × 1,403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.39x = 6,405,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,405,260.39/3,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.26

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