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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.26, 4,664.43 and 1,029.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.26, 4,664.43 and 1,029.83 is: 1,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.26 : 4,664.43 = 1,029.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.26/4,664.43 = 1,029.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.26x = 4,664.43 × 1,029.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.26x = 4,803,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,564.80/3,110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.43

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