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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.62, 4,525.92 and 1,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.62, 4,525.92 and 1,069.36 is: 1,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.62 : 4,525.92 = 1,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.62/4,525.92 = 1,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.62x = 4,525.92 × 1,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.62x = 4,839,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,837.81/3,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.86

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