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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.87, 4,543.98 and 1,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.87, 4,543.98 and 1,054.59 is: 1,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.87 : 4,543.98 = 1,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.87/4,543.98 = 1,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.87x = 4,543.98 × 1,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.87x = 4,792,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,020.81/3,028.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.12

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