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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.51, 4,525.39 and 1,068.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.51, 4,525.39 and 1,068.19 is: 1,602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.51 : 4,525.39 = 1,068.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.51/4,525.39 = 1,068.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.51x = 4,525.39 × 1,068.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.51x = 4,833,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,976.34/3,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.51

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