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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.92, 4,507.83 and 1,056.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.92, 4,507.83 and 1,056.78 is: 1,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.92 : 4,507.83 = 1,056.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.92/4,507.83 = 1,056.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.92x = 4,507.83 × 1,056.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.92x = 4,763,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,784.59/3,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.33

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