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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.48, 4,517.90 and 1,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.48, 4,517.90 and 1,063.68 is: 1,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.48 : 4,517.90 = 1,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.48/4,517.90 = 1,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.48x = 4,517.90 × 1,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.48x = 4,805,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,594.55/3,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.76

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