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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.57, 4,535.94 and 1,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.57, 4,535.94 and 1,049.74 is: 1,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.57 : 4,535.94 = 1,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.57/4,535.94 = 1,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.57x = 4,535.94 × 1,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.57x = 4,761,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,529.73/3,024.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.29

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