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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.32, 4,516.98 and 1,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.32, 4,516.98 and 1,062.28 is: 1,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.32 : 4,516.98 = 1,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.32/4,516.98 = 1,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.32x = 4,516.98 × 1,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.32x = 4,798,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,297.51/3,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.42

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