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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.86, 4,502.76 and 1,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.86, 4,502.76 and 1,054.02 is: 1,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.86 : 4,502.76 = 1,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.86/4,502.76 = 1,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.86x = 4,502.76 × 1,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.86x = 4,745,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,999.10/3,001.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.02

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