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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.60, 4,509.96 and 1,032.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.60, 4,509.96 and 1,032.22 is: 1,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.60 : 4,509.96 = 1,032.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.60/4,509.96 = 1,032.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.60x = 4,509.96 × 1,032.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.60x = 4,655,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,248.36/3,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.34

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