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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.68, 4,514.46 and 1,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.68, 4,514.46 and 1,061.80 is: 1,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.68 : 4,514.46 = 1,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.68/4,514.46 = 1,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.68x = 4,514.46 × 1,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.68x = 4,793,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,453.63/3,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.21

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