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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.50, 4,590.82 and 1,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.50, 4,590.82 and 1,008.50 is: 1,512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.50 : 4,590.82 = 1,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.50/4,590.82 = 1,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.50x = 4,590.82 × 1,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.50x = 4,629,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,841.97/3,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.77

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