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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.07, 4,507.61 and 1,056.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.07, 4,507.61 and 1,056.82 is: 1,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.07 : 4,507.61 = 1,056.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.07/4,507.61 = 1,056.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.07x = 4,507.61 × 1,056.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.07x = 4,763,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,732.40/3,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.23

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