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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.76, 4,539.93 and 1,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.76, 4,539.93 and 1,052.48 is: 1,578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.76 : 4,539.93 = 1,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.76/4,539.93 = 1,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.76x = 4,539.93 × 1,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.76x = 4,778,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,185.53/3,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.13

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