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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.76, 4,513.40 and 1,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.76, 4,513.40 and 1,060.98 is: 1,591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.76 : 4,513.40 = 1,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.76/4,513.40 = 1,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.76x = 4,513.40 × 1,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.76x = 4,788,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,627.13/3,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.56

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