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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.28, 4,544.24 and 1,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.28, 4,544.24 and 1,055.54 is: 1,582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.28 : 4,544.24 = 1,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.28/4,544.24 = 1,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.28x = 4,544.24 × 1,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.28x = 4,796,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,627.09/3,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.38

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