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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.76, 4,544.96 and 1,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.76, 4,544.96 and 1,082.40 is: 1,623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.76 : 4,544.96 = 1,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.76/4,544.96 = 1,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.76x = 4,544.96 × 1,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.76x = 4,919,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,464.70/3,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.71

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