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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.33, 4,543.31 and 1,080.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.33, 4,543.31 and 1,080.64 is: 1,621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.33 : 4,543.31 = 1,080.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.33/4,543.31 = 1,080.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.33x = 4,543.31 × 1,080.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.33x = 4,909,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,677.12/3,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.25

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