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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.37, 4,506.94 and 1,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.37, 4,506.94 and 1,030.39 is: 1,545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.37 : 4,506.94 = 1,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.37/4,506.94 = 1,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.37x = 4,506.94 × 1,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.37x = 4,643,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,895.93/3,004.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.71

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