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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.96, 4,519.49 and 1,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.96, 4,519.49 and 1,063.80 is: 1,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.96 : 4,519.49 = 1,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.96/4,519.49 = 1,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.96x = 4,519.49 × 1,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.96x = 4,807,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,828.14/3,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.72

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