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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.65, 4,522.28 and 1,040.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.65, 4,522.28 and 1,040.01 is: 1,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.65 : 4,522.28 = 1,040.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.65/4,522.28 = 1,040.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.65x = 4,522.28 × 1,040.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.65x = 4,703,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,216.42/3,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.12

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