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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.96, 4,544.70 and 1,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.96, 4,544.70 and 1,083.58 is: 1,624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.96 : 4,544.70 = 1,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.96/4,544.70 = 1,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.96x = 4,544.70 × 1,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.96x = 4,924,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,546.03/3,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.21

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