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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.08, 4,498.76 and 1,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.08, 4,498.76 and 1,052.04 is: 1,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.08 : 4,498.76 = 1,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.08/4,498.76 = 1,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.08x = 4,498.76 × 1,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.08x = 4,732,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,875.47/3,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.06

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