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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.59, 4,522.41 and 1,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.59, 4,522.41 and 1,040.06 is: 1,560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.59 : 4,522.41 = 1,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.59/4,522.41 = 1,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.59x = 4,522.41 × 1,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.59x = 4,703,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,592.95/3,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.28

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