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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.22, 4,508.52 and 1,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.22, 4,508.52 and 1,057.44 is: 1,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.22 : 4,508.52 = 1,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.22/4,508.52 = 1,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.22x = 4,508.52 × 1,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.22x = 4,767,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,489.39/3,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.40

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