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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.92, 4,541.76 and 1,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.92, 4,541.76 and 1,054 is: 1,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.92 : 4,541.76 = 1,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.92/4,541.76 = 1,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.92x = 4,541.76 × 1,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.92x = 4,787,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,009.77/3,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.96

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