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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.41, 4,507.23 and 1,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.41, 4,507.23 and 1,055.77 is: 1,584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.41 : 4,507.23 = 1,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.41/4,507.23 = 1,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.41x = 4,507.23 × 1,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.41x = 4,758,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,598.22/3,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.40

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