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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.28, 4,521.96 and 1,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.28, 4,521.96 and 1,069.20 is: 1,603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.28 : 4,521.96 = 1,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.28/4,521.96 = 1,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.28x = 4,521.96 × 1,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.28x = 4,834,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,879.63/3,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.99

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