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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.87, 4,534.38 and 1,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.87, 4,534.38 and 1,049.09 is: 1,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.87 : 4,534.38 = 1,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.87/4,534.38 = 1,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.87x = 4,534.38 × 1,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.87x = 4,756,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,950.04/3,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.14

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