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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.88, 4,567.58 and 1,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.88, 4,567.58 and 1,071.12 is: 1,605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.88 : 4,567.58 = 1,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.88/4,567.58 = 1,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.88x = 4,567.58 × 1,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.88x = 4,892,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,418.45/3,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.72

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