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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.02, 4,512.41 and 1,034.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.02, 4,512.41 and 1,034.09 is: 1,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.02 : 4,512.41 = 1,034.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.02/4,512.41 = 1,034.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.02x = 4,512.41 × 1,034.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.02x = 4,666,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,238.06/3,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.75

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