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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.52, 4,529.64 and 1,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.52, 4,529.64 and 1,071.92 is: 1,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.52 : 4,529.64 = 1,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.52/4,529.64 = 1,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.52x = 4,529.64 × 1,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.52x = 4,855,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,411.71/3,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.01

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