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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.94, 4,525.42 and 1,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.94, 4,525.42 and 1,069.20 is: 1,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.94 : 4,525.42 = 1,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.94/4,525.42 = 1,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.94x = 4,525.42 × 1,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.94x = 4,838,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,579.06/3,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.80

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