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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.76, 4,504.24 and 1,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.76, 4,504.24 and 1,056.32 is: 1,584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.76 : 4,504.24 = 1,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.76/4,504.24 = 1,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.76x = 4,504.24 × 1,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.76x = 4,757,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,918.80/3,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.52

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