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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.58, 4,545.78 and 1,082.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.58, 4,545.78 and 1,082.62 is: 1,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.58 : 4,545.78 = 1,082.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.58/4,545.78 = 1,082.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.58x = 4,545.78 × 1,082.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.58x = 4,921,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,352.34/3,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.90

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