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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.62, 4,544.46 and 1,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.62, 4,544.46 and 1,056.20 is: 1,583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.62 : 4,544.46 = 1,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.62/4,544.46 = 1,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.62x = 4,544.46 × 1,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.62x = 4,799,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,861.49/3,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.79

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