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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.44, 4,516.20 and 1,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.44, 4,516.20 and 1,061.68 is: 1,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.44 : 4,516.20 = 1,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.44/4,516.20 = 1,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.44x = 4,516.20 × 1,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.44x = 4,794,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,759.22/3,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.24

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