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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.44, 4,623.72 and 1,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.44, 4,623.72 and 1,030 is: 1,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.44 : 4,623.72 = 1,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.44/4,623.72 = 1,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.44x = 4,623.72 × 1,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.44x = 4,762,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,431.60/3,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.52

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