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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.70, 4,576.68 and 1,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.70, 4,576.68 and 1,076.25 is: 1,614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.70 : 4,576.68 = 1,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.70/4,576.68 = 1,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.70x = 4,576.68 × 1,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.70x = 4,925,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,651.85/3,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.60

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