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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.58, 4,502.63 and 1,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.58, 4,502.63 and 1,027.13 is: 1,540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.58 : 4,502.63 = 1,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.58/4,502.63 = 1,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.58x = 4,502.63 × 1,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.58x = 4,624,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,758.70/3,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.78

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