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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.87, 4,515.39 and 1,062.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.87, 4,515.39 and 1,062.09 is: 1,593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.87 : 4,515.39 = 1,062.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.87/4,515.39 = 1,062.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.87x = 4,515.39 × 1,062.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.87x = 4,795,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,750.57/3,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.34

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