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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.74, 4,554.09 and 1,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.74, 4,554.09 and 1,061.91 is: 1,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.74 : 4,554.09 = 1,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.74/4,554.09 = 1,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.74x = 4,554.09 × 1,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.74x = 4,836,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,028.40/3,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.03

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