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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.06, 4,507.95 and 1,057.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.06, 4,507.95 and 1,057.46 is: 1,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.06 : 4,507.95 = 1,057.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.06/4,507.95 = 1,057.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.06x = 4,507.95 × 1,057.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.06x = 4,766,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,976.81/3,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.32

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