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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.66, 4,524.18 and 1,068.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.66, 4,524.18 and 1,068.34 is: 1,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.66 : 4,524.18 = 1,068.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.66/4,524.18 = 1,068.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.66x = 4,524.18 × 1,068.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.66x = 4,833,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,362.46/3,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.22

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