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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.63, 4,530.60 and 1,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.63, 4,530.60 and 1,046.05 is: 1,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.63 : 4,530.60 = 1,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.63/4,530.60 = 1,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.63x = 4,530.60 × 1,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.63x = 4,739,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,222.80/3,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.95

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