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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.89, 4,518.41 and 1,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.89, 4,518.41 and 1,064.63 is: 1,596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.89 : 4,518.41 = 1,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.89/4,518.41 = 1,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.89x = 4,518.41 × 1,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.89x = 4,810,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,406.92/3,012.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.61

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