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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.78, 4,516.62 and 1,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.78, 4,516.62 and 1,062.52 is: 1,593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.78 : 4,516.62 = 1,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.78/4,516.62 = 1,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.78x = 4,516.62 × 1,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.78x = 4,798,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,999.08/3,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.94

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