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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.94, 4,552.02 and 1,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.94, 4,552.02 and 1,060.20 is: 1,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.94 : 4,552.02 = 1,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.94/4,552.02 = 1,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.94x = 4,552.02 × 1,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.94x = 4,826,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,051.60/3,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.17

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