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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.34, 4,511.70 and 1,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.34, 4,511.70 and 1,061.91 is: 1,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.34 : 4,511.70 = 1,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.34/4,511.70 = 1,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.34x = 4,511.70 × 1,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.34x = 4,791,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,019.35/3,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.58

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