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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.81, 4,534.34 and 1,076.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.81, 4,534.34 and 1,076.06 is: 1,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.81 : 4,534.34 = 1,076.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.81/4,534.34 = 1,076.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.81x = 4,534.34 × 1,076.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.81x = 4,879,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,221.90/3,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.60

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