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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.50, 4,551.24 and 1,060.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.50, 4,551.24 and 1,060.41 is: 1,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.50 : 4,551.24 = 1,060.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.50/4,551.24 = 1,060.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.50x = 4,551.24 × 1,060.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.50x = 4,826,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,180.41/3,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.44

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