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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.51, 4,541.67 and 1,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.51, 4,541.67 and 1,079.06 is: 1,618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.51 : 4,541.67 = 1,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.51/4,541.67 = 1,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.51x = 4,541.67 × 1,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.51x = 4,900,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,711.72/3,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.73

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