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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.46, 4,550.60 and 1,059.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.46, 4,550.60 and 1,059.49 is: 1,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.46 : 4,550.60 = 1,059.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.46/4,550.60 = 1,059.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.46x = 4,550.60 × 1,059.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.46x = 4,821,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,315.19/3,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.38

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