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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.69, 4,551.62 and 1,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.69, 4,551.62 and 1,059.61 is: 1,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.69 : 4,551.62 = 1,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.69/4,551.62 = 1,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.69x = 4,551.62 × 1,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.69x = 4,822,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,926.79/3,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.79

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