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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.42, 4,515.52 and 1,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.42, 4,515.52 and 1,062.56 is: 1,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.42 : 4,515.52 = 1,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.42/4,515.52 = 1,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.42x = 4,515.52 × 1,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.42x = 4,798,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,010.93/3,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.80

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