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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.26, 4,522.32 and 1,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.26, 4,522.32 and 1,066.66 is: 1,600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.26 : 4,522.32 = 1,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.26/4,522.32 = 1,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.26x = 4,522.32 × 1,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.26x = 4,823,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,777.85/3,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.32

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