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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.52, 4,514.26 and 1,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.52, 4,514.26 and 1,061.48 is: 1,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.52 : 4,514.26 = 1,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.52/4,514.26 = 1,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.52x = 4,514.26 × 1,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.52x = 4,791,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,796.70/3,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.21

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