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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.53, 4,554.39 and 1,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.53, 4,554.39 and 1,061.45 is: 1,592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.53 : 4,554.39 = 1,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.53/4,554.39 = 1,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.53x = 4,554.39 × 1,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.53x = 4,834,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,257.27/3,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.56

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