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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.20, 4,509.92 and 1,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.20, 4,509.92 and 1,059.76 is: 1,589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.20 : 4,509.92 = 1,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.20/4,509.92 = 1,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.20x = 4,509.92 × 1,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.20x = 4,779,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,432.82/3,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.86

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