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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.65, 4,530.33 and 1,072.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.65, 4,530.33 and 1,072.05 is: 1,608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.65 : 4,530.33 = 1,072.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.65/4,530.33 = 1,072.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.65x = 4,530.33 × 1,072.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.65x = 4,856,740.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,856,740.28/3,019.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.38

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