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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.94, 4,536.49 and 1,049.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.94, 4,536.49 and 1,049.41 is: 1,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.94 : 4,536.49 = 1,049.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.94/4,536.49 = 1,049.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.94x = 4,536.49 × 1,049.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.94x = 4,760,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,637.97/3,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.32

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