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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.66, 4,548.31 and 1,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.66, 4,548.31 and 1,084.02 is: 1,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.66 : 4,548.31 = 1,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.66/4,548.31 = 1,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.66x = 4,548.31 × 1,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.66x = 4,930,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,459.01/3,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.32

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