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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.26, 4,552.13 and 1,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.26, 4,552.13 and 1,059.61 is: 1,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.26 : 4,552.13 = 1,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.26/4,552.13 = 1,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.26x = 4,552.13 × 1,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.26x = 4,823,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,482.47/3,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.67

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