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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.56, 4,503.75 and 1,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.56, 4,503.75 and 1,055.40 is: 1,582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.56 : 4,503.75 = 1,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.56/4,503.75 = 1,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.56x = 4,503.75 × 1,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.56x = 4,753,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,257.75/3,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.01

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