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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.52, 4,508.28 and 1,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.52, 4,508.28 and 1,058.01 is: 1,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.52 : 4,508.28 = 1,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.52/4,508.28 = 1,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.52x = 4,508.28 × 1,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.52x = 4,769,805.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,805.32/3,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.02

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