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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.62, 4,525.06 and 1,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.62, 4,525.06 and 1,069.02 is: 1,603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.62 : 4,525.06 = 1,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.62/4,525.06 = 1,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.62x = 4,525.06 × 1,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.62x = 4,837,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,379.64/3,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.58

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