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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.28, 4,547.44 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.28, 4,547.44 and 1,083 is: 1,624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.28 : 4,547.44 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.28/4,547.44 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.28x = 4,547.44 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.28x = 4,924,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,877.52/3,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.69

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