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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.74, 4,602.63 and 1,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.74, 4,602.63 and 1,016.74 is: 1,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.74 : 4,602.63 = 1,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.74/4,602.63 = 1,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.74x = 4,602.63 × 1,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.74x = 4,679,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,678.03/3,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.95

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