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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.50, 4,623.99 and 1,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.50, 4,623.99 and 1,030.50 is: 1,545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.50 : 4,623.99 = 1,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.50/4,623.99 = 1,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.50x = 4,623.99 × 1,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.50x = 4,765,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,021.70/3,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.83

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