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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.41, 4,512.98 and 1,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.41, 4,512.98 and 1,034.46 is: 1,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.41 : 4,512.98 = 1,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.41/4,512.98 = 1,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.41x = 4,512.98 × 1,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.41x = 4,668,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,492.12/3,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.30

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