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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.97, 4,541.43 and 1,055.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.97, 4,541.43 and 1,055.55 is: 1,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.97 : 4,541.43 = 1,055.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.97/4,541.43 = 1,055.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.97x = 4,541.43 × 1,055.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.97x = 4,793,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,706.44/3,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.58

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