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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.85, 4,516.31 and 1,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.85, 4,516.31 and 1,061.68 is: 1,592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.85 : 4,516.31 = 1,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.85/4,516.31 = 1,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.85x = 4,516.31 × 1,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.85x = 4,794,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,882.56/3,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.54

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