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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.56, 4,546.55 and 1,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.56, 4,546.55 and 1,083.76 is: 1,625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.56 : 4,546.55 = 1,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.56/4,546.55 = 1,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.56x = 4,546.55 × 1,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.56x = 4,927,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927,360.37/3,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.35

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