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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.76, 4,549.68 and 1,084.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.76, 4,549.68 and 1,084.44 is: 1,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.76 : 4,549.68 = 1,084.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.76/4,549.68 = 1,084.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.76x = 4,549.68 × 1,084.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.76x = 4,933,854.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,854.98/3,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.85

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