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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.69, 4,553.94 and 1,061.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.69, 4,553.94 and 1,061.03 is: 1,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.69 : 4,553.94 = 1,061.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.69/4,553.94 = 1,061.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.69x = 4,553.94 × 1,061.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.69x = 4,831,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,856.71/3,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.68

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