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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.02, 4,542.12 and 1,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.02, 4,542.12 and 1,383.48 is: 2,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.02 : 4,542.12 = 1,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.02/4,542.12 = 1,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.02x = 4,542.12 × 1,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.02x = 6,283,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,932.18/3,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.21

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