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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.59, 4,505.61 and 1,055.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.59, 4,505.61 and 1,055.91 is: 1,583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.59 : 4,505.61 = 1,055.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.59/4,505.61 = 1,055.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.59x = 4,505.61 × 1,055.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.59x = 4,757,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,518.66/3,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.42

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