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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.41, 4,512.51 and 1,060.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.41, 4,512.51 and 1,060.57 is: 1,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.41 : 4,512.51 = 1,060.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.41/4,512.51 = 1,060.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.41x = 4,512.51 × 1,060.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.41x = 4,785,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,832.73/3,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.82

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