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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.01, 4,511.82 and 1,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.01, 4,511.82 and 1,160.32 is: 1,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.01 : 4,511.82 = 1,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.01/4,511.82 = 1,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.01x = 4,511.82 × 1,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.01x = 5,235,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,154.98/3,010.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.25

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