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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.28, 4,538.34 and 1,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.28, 4,538.34 and 1,051.40 is: 1,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.28 : 4,538.34 = 1,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.28/4,538.34 = 1,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.28x = 4,538.34 × 1,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.28x = 4,771,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,610.68/3,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.72

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