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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.43, 4,534.77 and 1,049.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.43, 4,534.77 and 1,049.59 is: 1,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.43 : 4,534.77 = 1,049.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.43/4,534.77 = 1,049.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.43x = 4,534.77 × 1,049.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.43x = 4,759,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,658.85/3,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.74

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