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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.73, 4,504.71 and 1,053.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.73, 4,504.71 and 1,053.95 is: 1,581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.73 : 4,504.71 = 1,053.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.73/4,504.71 = 1,053.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.73x = 4,504.71 × 1,053.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.73x = 4,747,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,720.53/3,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.66

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