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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.85, 4,512.44 and 1,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.85, 4,512.44 and 1,060.07 is: 1,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.85 : 4,512.44 = 1,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.85/4,512.44 = 1,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.85x = 4,512.44 × 1,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.85x = 4,783,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,482.36/3,007.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.34

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