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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.96, 4,893.36 and 3,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.96, 4,893.36 and 3,045.60 is: 4,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.96 : 4,893.36 = 3,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.96/4,893.36 = 3,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.96x = 4,893.36 × 3,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.96x = 14,903,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,903,217.22/3,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.06

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