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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.06, 4,513.55 and 1,060.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.06, 4,513.55 and 1,060.81 is: 1,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.06 : 4,513.55 = 1,060.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.06/4,513.55 = 1,060.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.06x = 4,513.55 × 1,060.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.06x = 4,788,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,018.98/3,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.20

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