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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.63, 4,581.98 and 1,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.63, 4,581.98 and 1,002.63 is: 1,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.63 : 4,581.98 = 1,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.63/4,581.98 = 1,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.63x = 4,581.98 × 1,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.63x = 4,594,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,030.61/3,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.96

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