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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.54, 4,644.28 and 1,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.54, 4,644.28 and 1,016.49 is: 1,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.54 : 4,644.28 = 1,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.54/4,644.28 = 1,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.54x = 4,644.28 × 1,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.54x = 4,720,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,864.18/3,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.56

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