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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.51, 4,507.81 and 1,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.51, 4,507.81 and 1,057.26 is: 1,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.51 : 4,507.81 = 1,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.51/4,507.81 = 1,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.51x = 4,507.81 × 1,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.51x = 4,765,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,915.93/3,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.73

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