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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.79, 4,543.64 and 1,080.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.79, 4,543.64 and 1,080.84 is: 1,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.79 : 4,543.64 = 1,080.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.79/4,543.64 = 1,080.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.79x = 4,543.64 × 1,080.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.79x = 4,910,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910,969.62/3,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.43

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