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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.61, 4,514.55 and 1,062.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.61, 4,514.55 and 1,062.01 is: 1,593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.61 : 4,514.55 = 1,062.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.61/4,514.55 = 1,062.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.61x = 4,514.55 × 1,062.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.61x = 4,794,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,497.25/3,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.06

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