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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.94, 4,506.41 and 1,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.94, 4,506.41 and 1,055.14 is: 1,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.94 : 4,506.41 = 1,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.94/4,506.41 = 1,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.94x = 4,506.41 × 1,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.94x = 4,754,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,893.45/3,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.41

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