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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.58, 4,516.91 and 1,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.58, 4,516.91 and 1,063.50 is: 1,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.58 : 4,516.91 = 1,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.58/4,516.91 = 1,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.58x = 4,516.91 × 1,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.58x = 4,803,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,733.79/3,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.09

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