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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.06, 4,504.16 and 1,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.06, 4,504.16 and 1,055 is: 1,582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.06 : 4,504.16 = 1,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.06/4,504.16 = 1,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.06x = 4,504.16 × 1,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.06x = 4,751,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,888.80/3,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.35

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