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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.21, 4,536.27 and 1,076.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.21, 4,536.27 and 1,076.43 is: 1,614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.21 : 4,536.27 = 1,076.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.21/4,536.27 = 1,076.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.21x = 4,536.27 × 1,076.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.21x = 4,882,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,977.12/3,024.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.63

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