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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.23, 4,521.48 and 1,039.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.23, 4,521.48 and 1,039.81 is: 1,559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.23 : 4,521.48 = 1,039.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.23/4,521.48 = 1,039.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.23x = 4,521.48 × 1,039.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.23x = 4,701,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,480.12/3,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.76

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