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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.44, 4,568.52 and 965.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.44, 4,568.52 and 965.54 is: 1,448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.44 : 4,568.52 = 965.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.44/4,568.52 = 965.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.44x = 4,568.52 × 965.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.44x = 4,411,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,088.80/3,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.42

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