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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.96, 4,541.35 and 1,079.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.96, 4,541.35 and 1,079.31 is: 1,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.96 : 4,541.35 = 1,079.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.96/4,541.35 = 1,079.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.96x = 4,541.35 × 1,079.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.96x = 4,901,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,524.47/3,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.29

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