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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.06, 4,502.14 and 1,026.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.06, 4,502.14 and 1,026.86 is: 1,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.06 : 4,502.14 = 1,026.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.06/4,502.14 = 1,026.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.06x = 4,502.14 × 1,026.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.06x = 4,623,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,067.48/3,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.48

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