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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.65, 4,550.76 and 1,085.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.65, 4,550.76 and 1,085.79 is: 1,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.65 : 4,550.76 = 1,085.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.65/4,550.76 = 1,085.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.65x = 4,550.76 × 1,085.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.65x = 4,941,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,169.70/3,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.25

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