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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.47, 4,508.88 and 1,057.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.47, 4,508.88 and 1,057.69 is: 1,586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.47 : 4,508.88 = 1,057.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.47/4,508.88 = 1,057.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.47x = 4,508.88 × 1,057.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.47x = 4,768,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,997.29/3,005.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.77

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