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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.85, 4,504.31 and 1,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.85, 4,504.31 and 1,055.04 is: 1,582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.85 : 4,504.31 = 1,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.85/4,504.31 = 1,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.85x = 4,504.31 × 1,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.85x = 4,752,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,221.95/3,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.57

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