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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.38, 4,515.72 and 1,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.38, 4,515.72 and 1,036 is: 1,554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.38 : 4,515.72 = 1,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.38/4,515.72 = 1,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.38x = 4,515.72 × 1,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.38x = 4,678,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,285.92/3,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.05

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