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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.49, 4,515.63 and 1,037.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.49, 4,515.63 and 1,037.46 is: 1,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.49 : 4,515.63 = 1,037.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.49/4,515.63 = 1,037.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.49x = 4,515.63 × 1,037.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.49x = 4,684,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,785.50/3,010.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.15

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