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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.62, 4,669.73 and 1,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.62, 4,669.73 and 1,033.20 is: 1,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.62 : 4,669.73 = 1,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.62/4,669.73 = 1,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.62x = 4,669.73 × 1,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.62x = 4,824,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,759.87/3,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.06

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