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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.81, 4,509.08 and 1,058.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.81, 4,509.08 and 1,058.21 is: 1,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.81 : 4,509.08 = 1,058.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.81/4,509.08 = 1,058.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.81x = 4,509.08 × 1,058.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.81x = 4,771,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,548.26/3,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.44

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