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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.53, 4,590.96 and 1,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.53, 4,590.96 and 1,114.30 is: 1,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.53 : 4,590.96 = 1,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.53/4,590.96 = 1,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.53x = 4,590.96 × 1,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.53x = 5,115,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,706.73/3,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.42

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