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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.66, 4,512.30 and 1,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.66, 4,512.30 and 1,060.06 is: 1,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.66 : 4,512.30 = 1,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.66/4,512.30 = 1,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.66x = 4,512.30 × 1,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.66x = 4,783,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,308.74/3,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.38

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