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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.25, 4,512.33 and 1,060.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.25, 4,512.33 and 1,060.41 is: 1,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.25 : 4,512.33 = 1,060.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.25/4,512.33 = 1,060.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.25x = 4,512.33 × 1,060.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.25x = 4,784,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,919.86/3,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.60

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