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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.29, 4,654.38 and 1,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.29, 4,654.38 and 1,023.32 is: 1,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.29 : 4,654.38 = 1,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.29/4,654.38 = 1,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.29x = 4,654.38 × 1,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.29x = 4,762,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,920.14/3,103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.80

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