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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.66, 4,516.02 and 1,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.66, 4,516.02 and 1,063.53 is: 1,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.66 : 4,516.02 = 1,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.66/4,516.02 = 1,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.66x = 4,516.02 × 1,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.66x = 4,802,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,922.75/3,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.25

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