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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.54, 4,572.28 and 1,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.54, 4,572.28 and 1,403.63 is: 2,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.54 : 4,572.28 = 1,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.54/4,572.28 = 1,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.54x = 4,572.28 × 1,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.54x = 6,417,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417,782.36/3,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.82

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