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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.32, 4,512.48 and 1,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.32, 4,512.48 and 1,060.68 is: 1,591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.32 : 4,512.48 = 1,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.32/4,512.48 = 1,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.32x = 4,512.48 × 1,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.32x = 4,786,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,297.29/3,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.02

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