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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.91, 4,544.86 and 1,082.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.91, 4,544.86 and 1,082.11 is: 1,623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.91 : 4,544.86 = 1,082.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.91/4,544.86 = 1,082.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.91x = 4,544.86 × 1,082.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.91x = 4,918,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,034.94/3,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.16

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