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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.26, 4,511.25 and 1,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.26, 4,511.25 and 1,059.06 is: 1,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.26 : 4,511.25 = 1,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.26/4,511.25 = 1,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.26x = 4,511.25 × 1,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.26x = 4,777,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,684.43/3,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.72

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