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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.59, 4,543.40 and 1,054.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.59, 4,543.40 and 1,054.37 is: 1,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.59 : 4,543.40 = 1,054.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.59/4,543.40 = 1,054.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.59x = 4,543.40 × 1,054.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.59x = 4,790,396.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,396.67/3,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.73

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