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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.65, 4,507.59 and 1,057.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.65, 4,507.59 and 1,057.01 is: 1,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.65 : 4,507.59 = 1,057.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.65/4,507.59 = 1,057.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.65x = 4,507.59 × 1,057.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.65x = 4,764,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,567.71/3,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.73

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