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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.91, 4,553.46 and 1,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.91, 4,553.46 and 1,060.83 is: 1,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.91 : 4,553.46 = 1,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.91/4,553.46 = 1,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.91x = 4,553.46 × 1,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.91x = 4,830,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,446.97/3,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.63

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