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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.96, 4,515.32 and 1,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.96, 4,515.32 and 1,062.64 is: 1,593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.96 : 4,515.32 = 1,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.96/4,515.32 = 1,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.96x = 4,515.32 × 1,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.96x = 4,798,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,159.64/3,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.56

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