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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.47, 4,522.38 and 1,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.47, 4,522.38 and 1,066.83 is: 1,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.47 : 4,522.38 = 1,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.47/4,522.38 = 1,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.47x = 4,522.38 × 1,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.47x = 4,824,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,610.66/3,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.48

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