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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.97, 4,539.93 and 1,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.97, 4,539.93 and 1,054.55 is: 1,580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.97 : 4,539.93 = 1,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.97/4,539.93 = 1,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.97x = 4,539.93 × 1,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.97x = 4,787,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,560.48/3,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.07

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