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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.67, 4,524.14 and 1,041.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.67, 4,524.14 and 1,041.79 is: 1,562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.67 : 4,524.14 = 1,041.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.67/4,524.14 = 1,041.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.67x = 4,524.14 × 1,041.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.67x = 4,713,187.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,187.29/3,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.38

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