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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.65, 4,523.78 and 1,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.65, 4,523.78 and 1,041.01 is: 1,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.65 : 4,523.78 = 1,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.65/4,523.78 = 1,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.65x = 4,523.78 × 1,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.65x = 4,709,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,300.22/3,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.62

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