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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.75, 4,522.62 and 1,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.75, 4,522.62 and 1,040.30 is: 1,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.75 : 4,522.62 = 1,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.75/4,522.62 = 1,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.75x = 4,522.62 × 1,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.75x = 4,704,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,881.59/3,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.62

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