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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033, 4,548.99 and 1,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033, 4,548.99 and 1,058.91 is: 1,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033 : 4,548.99 = 1,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033/4,548.99 = 1,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033x = 4,548.99 × 1,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033x = 4,816,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,971.00/3,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.19

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