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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.88, 4,546.89 and 1,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.88, 4,546.89 and 1,056.96 is: 1,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.88 : 4,546.89 = 1,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.88/4,546.89 = 1,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.88x = 4,546.89 × 1,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.88x = 4,805,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,880.85/3,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.12

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