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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.74, 4,599.63 and 1,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.74, 4,599.63 and 1,014.74 is: 1,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.74 : 4,599.63 = 1,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.74/4,599.63 = 1,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.74x = 4,599.63 × 1,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.74x = 4,667,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,428.55/3,066.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.95

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