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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.81, 4,537.62 and 1,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.81, 4,537.62 and 1,051.20 is: 1,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.81 : 4,537.62 = 1,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.81/4,537.62 = 1,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.81x = 4,537.62 × 1,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.81x = 4,769,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,946.14/3,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.90

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