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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.95, 4,519.59 and 1,066.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.95, 4,519.59 and 1,066.09 is: 1,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.95 : 4,519.59 = 1,066.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.95/4,519.59 = 1,066.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.95x = 4,519.59 × 1,066.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.95x = 4,818,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,289.70/3,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.13

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