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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.74, 4,552.11 and 1,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.74, 4,552.11 and 1,060.38 is: 1,590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.74 : 4,552.11 = 1,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.74/4,552.11 = 1,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.74x = 4,552.11 × 1,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.74x = 4,826,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,966.40/3,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.57

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