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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.22, 4,514.85 and 1,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.22, 4,514.85 and 1,061.96 is: 1,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.22 : 4,514.85 = 1,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.22/4,514.85 = 1,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.22x = 4,514.85 × 1,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.22x = 4,794,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,567.53/3,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.77

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