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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.53, 4,529.58 and 1,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.53, 4,529.58 and 1,071.27 is: 1,607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.53 : 4,529.58 = 1,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.53/4,529.58 = 1,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.53x = 4,529.58 × 1,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.53x = 4,852,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,403.17/3,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.01

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