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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.78, 4,514.99 and 1,036.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.78, 4,514.99 and 1,036.03 is: 1,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.78 : 4,514.99 = 1,036.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.78/4,514.99 = 1,036.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.78x = 4,514.99 × 1,036.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.78x = 4,677,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,662.92/3,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.64

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