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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.38, 4,507.20 and 1,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.38, 4,507.20 and 1,056.06 is: 1,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.38 : 4,507.20 = 1,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.38/4,507.20 = 1,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.38x = 4,507.20 × 1,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.38x = 4,759,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,873.63/3,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.31

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