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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.55, 4,544.60 and 1,081.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.55, 4,544.60 and 1,081.77 is: 1,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.55 : 4,544.60 = 1,081.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.55/4,544.60 = 1,081.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.55x = 4,544.60 × 1,081.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.55x = 4,916,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916,206.53/3,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.75

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