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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.73, 4,543.29 and 1,080.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.73, 4,543.29 and 1,080.41 is: 1,620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.73 : 4,543.29 = 1,080.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.73/4,543.29 = 1,080.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.73x = 4,543.29 × 1,080.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.73x = 4,908,593.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,593.23/3,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.68

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