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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.51, 4,536.99 and 1,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.51, 4,536.99 and 1,076.73 is: 1,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.51 : 4,536.99 = 1,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.51/4,536.99 = 1,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.51x = 4,536.99 × 1,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.51x = 4,885,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,113.24/3,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.18

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