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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.70, 4,514.37 and 1,036.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.70, 4,514.37 and 1,036.71 is: 1,553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.70 : 4,514.37 = 1,036.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.70/4,514.37 = 1,036.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.70x = 4,514.37 × 1,036.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.70x = 4,680,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,092.52/3,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.97

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