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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.31, 4,540.93 and 1,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.31, 4,540.93 and 1,079.06 is: 1,618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.31 : 4,540.93 = 1,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.31/4,540.93 = 1,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.31x = 4,540.93 × 1,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.31x = 4,899,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,910.52/3,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.57

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