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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.96, 4,549.68 and 1,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.96, 4,549.68 and 1,085.36 is: 1,628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.96 : 4,549.68 = 1,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.96/4,549.68 = 1,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.96x = 4,549.68 × 1,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.96x = 4,938,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,040.68/3,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.13

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