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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.76, 4,542.06 and 1,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.76, 4,542.06 and 1,078.92 is: 1,619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.76 : 4,542.06 = 1,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.76/4,542.06 = 1,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.76x = 4,542.06 × 1,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.76x = 4,900,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,519.38/3,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.06

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