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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.05, 4,566.34 and 1,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.05, 4,566.34 and 1,070.26 is: 1,604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.05 : 4,566.34 = 1,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.05/4,566.34 = 1,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.05x = 4,566.34 × 1,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.05x = 4,887,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,171.05/3,046.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.43

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