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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.84, 4,571.99 and 1,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.84, 4,571.99 and 1,101.59 is: 1,651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.84 : 4,571.99 = 1,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.84/4,571.99 = 1,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.84x = 4,571.99 × 1,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.84x = 5,036,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,430.10/3,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.38

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