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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.81, 4,502.73 and 1,054.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.81, 4,502.73 and 1,054.03 is: 1,581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.81 : 4,502.73 = 1,054.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.81/4,502.73 = 1,054.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.81x = 4,502.73 × 1,054.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.81x = 4,746,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,012.50/3,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.05

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