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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.94, 4,528.42 and 1,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.94, 4,528.42 and 1,071.20 is: 1,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.94 : 4,528.42 = 1,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.94/4,528.42 = 1,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.94x = 4,528.42 × 1,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.94x = 4,850,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,843.50/3,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.80

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