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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.62, 4,575.92 and 1,102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.62, 4,575.92 and 1,102.82 is: 1,654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.62 : 4,575.92 = 1,102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.62/4,575.92 = 1,102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.62x = 4,575.92 × 1,102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.62x = 5,046,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,416.09/3,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.23

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