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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.08, 4,575.42 and 1,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.08, 4,575.42 and 1,076.60 is: 1,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.08 : 4,575.42 = 1,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.08/4,575.42 = 1,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.08x = 4,575.42 × 1,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.08x = 4,925,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,897.17/3,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.48

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