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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.26, 4,515.77 and 1,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.26, 4,515.77 and 1,036.34 is: 1,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.26 : 4,515.77 = 1,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.26/4,515.77 = 1,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.26x = 4,515.77 × 1,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.26x = 4,679,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,867.44/3,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.12

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