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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.76, 4,516.50 and 1,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.76, 4,516.50 and 1,062.56 is: 1,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.76 : 4,516.50 = 1,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.76/4,516.50 = 1,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.76x = 4,516.50 × 1,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.76x = 4,799,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,052.24/3,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.97

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