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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.61, 4,516.94 and 1,063.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.61, 4,516.94 and 1,063.37 is: 1,594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.61 : 4,516.94 = 1,063.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.61/4,516.94 = 1,063.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.61x = 4,516.94 × 1,063.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.61x = 4,803,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,150.59/3,011.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.88

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