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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.61, 4,518.43 and 1,064.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.61, 4,518.43 and 1,064.37 is: 1,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.61 : 4,518.43 = 1,064.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.61/4,518.43 = 1,064.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.61x = 4,518.43 × 1,064.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.61x = 4,809,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,281.34/3,012.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.38

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