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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.46, 4,503.95 and 1,028.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.46, 4,503.95 and 1,028.02 is: 1,542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.46 : 4,503.95 = 1,028.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.46/4,503.95 = 1,028.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.46x = 4,503.95 × 1,028.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.46x = 4,630,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,145.54/3,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.12

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