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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.08, 4,506.90 and 1,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.08, 4,506.90 and 1,056.42 is: 1,584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.08 : 4,506.90 = 1,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.08/4,506.90 = 1,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.08x = 4,506.90 × 1,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.08x = 4,761,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,179.30/3,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.90

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