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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.07, 4,506.11 and 1,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.07, 4,506.11 and 1,055.82 is: 1,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.07 : 4,506.11 = 1,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.07/4,506.11 = 1,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.07x = 4,506.11 × 1,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.07x = 4,757,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,635.78/3,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.73

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