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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.77, 4,514.94 and 1,160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.77, 4,514.94 and 1,160.85 is: 1,740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.77 : 4,514.94 = 1,160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.77/4,514.94 = 1,160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.77x = 4,514.94 × 1,160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.77x = 5,241,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,168.10/3,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.81

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