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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.79, 4,536.56 and 1,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.79, 4,536.56 and 1,076.14 is: 1,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.79 : 4,536.56 = 1,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.79/4,536.56 = 1,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.79x = 4,536.56 × 1,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.79x = 4,881,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,973.68/3,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.52

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