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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.45, 4,515.84 and 1,063.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.45, 4,515.84 and 1,063.59 is: 1,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.45 : 4,515.84 = 1,063.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.45/4,515.84 = 1,063.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.45x = 4,515.84 × 1,063.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.45x = 4,803,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,002.27/3,012.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.38

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