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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.62, 4,505.42 and 1,055.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.62, 4,505.42 and 1,055.79 is: 1,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.62 : 4,505.42 = 1,055.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.62/4,505.42 = 1,055.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.62x = 4,505.42 × 1,055.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.62x = 4,756,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,780.02/3,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.69

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